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Ramod Ross

Houston ,Tx

Summary

Efficient professional with strong planning and problem-solving abilities focused on meeting demanding schedules with optimal routes. Familiar with inspecting vehicles and completing basic maintenance. Good recordkeeping abilities with strong attention to detail and systematic approach to meeting all transportation needs.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Railcar Driver

Rail Serve
Houston, Tx
03.2024 - Current
  • Operated train in accordance with safety regulations and guidelines.
  • Performed daily inspections on locomotives and other equipment.
  • Ensured proper coupling and uncoupling of rail cars.
  • Maintained accurate records of all trips taken, including fuel consumption, operating times, delays.
  • Loaded cargo into freight cars according to weight distribution standards.
  • Communicated effectively with dispatchers to coordinate arrival and departure times at stations.
  • Reported any mechanical problems or track defects immediately to appropriate personnel.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections of railcars prior to departure from station platform.
  • Managed loading and unloading operations at terminals along the route.
  • Coordinated with other operators on hand signals for switching tracks.

Delivery Driver

Heniff Transportation SystemsLLC
Houston , Tx
10.2020 - 03.2021
  • Received daily delivery instructions and route assignments from dispatch.
  • Ensured accurate completion of all paperwork associated with deliveries.
  • Adhered to all applicable traffic laws while driving delivery vehicle.
  • Communicated regularly with dispatch regarding any delays or issues encountered on routes.
  • Provided excellent customer service by answering inquiries about products or services being delivered.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations involving vehicles or personnel on the roadways.
  • Cleaned interior and exterior of delivery vehicle at end of shift as needed.
  • Reported mechanical issues with delivery vehicle to supervisor in a timely manner.

Driver

Quality Carriers
Houston , Tx
12.2014 - 05.2017
  • Delivered packages to customers in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
  • Checked loads to ensure that cargo was secure and distributed evenly.
  • Performed routine maintenance on trucks such as checking fluid levels, replacing filters, and lubricating moving parts.

Delivery Driver

Central Freight
Houston , TX
01.2014 - 12.2014
  • Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards.
  • Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty.
  • Obeyed traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
  • Delivered rush merchandise on tight schedules to meet customer targets.
  • Inspected vehicle and maintained gas, oil and water levels.
  • Verified deliveries against shipping instructions prior to delivering to customers.
  • Communicated frequently with dispatch to relay route changes and delays impacting customer delivery timetables.
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and presence of hazardous materials.
  • Utilized GPS and maps for efficient route planning.
  • Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
  • Contacted customers prior to delivery to coordinate delivery times.
  • Checked loads against shipping papers to verify contents and identify special handling requirements.

Driver

JB Hunt Transport
Houston , Tx
09.2013 - 01.2014
  • Delivered packages to customers in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
  • Maintained accurate logs of vehicle inspections and repair status.
  • Checked loads to ensure that cargo was secure and distributed evenly.
  • Performed routine maintenance on trucks such as checking fluid levels, replacing filters, and lubricating moving parts.
  • Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
  • Verified the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.

Delivery Driver

Oak Farms Dairy
Houston , Tx
05.2012 - 08.2013
  • Received daily delivery instructions and route assignments from dispatch.
  • Ensured accurate completion of all paperwork associated with deliveries.
  • Inspected delivery vehicle to ensure optimal safety and performance prior to each trip.
  • Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
  • Operated manual and mechanical equipment safely to minimize injury and accident risks.
  • Reported mechanical problems encountered with vehicles to dispatch.
  • Conducted pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
  • Checked loads against shipping papers to verify contents and identify special handling requirements.

Transport Driver

Knight Transportation
Houston , Tx
08.2011 - 05.2012
  • Loaded and unloaded freight in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Checked all shipment paperwork to ensure accuracy of delivery items.
  • Maintained records of daily deliveries and pickups, including times, products, or services delivered.
  • Adhered to safety regulations while driving vehicles on public roads.
  • Followed established routes for delivery and pickup of goods.
  • Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues before each trip.
  • Delivered cargo safely to assigned destinations in a timely manner.

Delivery Driver

Swift Transportation
Houston , Tx
05.2011 - 08.2011
  • Received daily delivery instructions and route assignments from dispatch.
  • Ensured accurate completion of all paperwork associated with deliveries.
  • Inspected delivery vehicle to ensure optimal safety and performance prior to each trip.
  • Stayed up-to-date on changing local roads and construction areas that may affect routes.
  • Assisted warehouse personnel in packing orders when necessary.
  • Monitored fuel level throughout shift and refueled when necessary.
  • Performed pre-trip inspections of delivery vehicle according to company guidelines.
  • Reported mechanical issues with delivery vehicle to supervisor in a timely manner.
  • Cleaned interior and exterior of delivery vehicle at end of shift as needed.
  • Followed safety protocols for loading, unloading, securing, inspecting, operating, and maintaining the assigned vehicle.
  • Provided excellent customer service by answering inquiries about products or services being delivered.

Delivery Driver

Ashford Garden Nursing Home
Houston , Texas
09.2010 - 04.2011
  • Greeted and assisted patients in wheelchairs to their appointments.
  • Assisted nurses with patient transfers, using proper body mechanics and safety measures.
  • Maintained cleanliness of transport vehicles and equipment.
  • Provided timely transportation services for outpatients to various medical facilities.
  • Loaded strhers onto ambulances for emergency transports.
  • Collected patient information from nursing staff prior to transport.
  • Informed family members of patient's arrival at the assigned destination.
  • Adhered strictly to HIPAA regulations concerning confidentiality of patient information.
  • Operated lift devices such as stair chairs safely and efficiently.

Education

Transportation And Materials Moving

Houston Community College
Houston, TX
07-2010

High School Diploma -

M.B.Smiley High School
Houston
05-2006

Skills

  • Vehicle Inspection
  • Daily logging
  • Load monitoring
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Safety Management
  • Strategic Planning

Certification

  • Class A License
  • Hazardous Material
  • Double/Triple Trailer

Timeline

Railcar Driver

Rail Serve
03.2024 - Current

Delivery Driver

Heniff Transportation SystemsLLC
10.2020 - 03.2021

Driver

Quality Carriers
12.2014 - 05.2017

Delivery Driver

Central Freight
01.2014 - 12.2014

Driver

JB Hunt Transport
09.2013 - 01.2014

Delivery Driver

Oak Farms Dairy
05.2012 - 08.2013

Transport Driver

Knight Transportation
08.2011 - 05.2012

Delivery Driver

Swift Transportation
05.2011 - 08.2011

Delivery Driver

Ashford Garden Nursing Home
09.2010 - 04.2011

Transportation And Materials Moving

Houston Community College

High School Diploma -

M.B.Smiley High School

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