Rashawn Rivera
Houston,TX
Summary
Seasoned OTR Reefer Driver and CDL Instructor with a proven track record at Prime Inc, specializing in defensive driving and student mentoring. Expert in maintaining compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, I've successfully trained students to independence, enhancing their skills for safe, efficient operations. Achieved a significant reduction in student error rates through focused relationship building and comprehensive training.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OTR Reefer Drive/CDL Instructor
Prime Inc
06.2021 - Current
- Inspected truck and trailer before and after each shift.
- Maintained DOT logs and record of cargo.
- Transport cargo from shipper to receiver thru out all 48 states.
- Once assigned a student, I’ll teach them how to do the pre trip inspection on truck, trailer, and backing maneuvers, to pass their CDL exam, after students acquire their CDL they then stayed with me for 50,000 miles, and during this time, I provided comprehensive over-the-road training, covering all necessary skills and knowledge to prepare them for operating their own truck independently.
Dump Truck / End Dump Driver
Williams Brothers Construction Co
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Inspect truck and trailer before and after each shift.
- Transported sand and rock to concrete plants using a dump truck.
- Transport crushed asphalt or broken concrete with rebar to either plant
- Delivered asphalt base, sand, and dirt to various job sites.
OTR Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments.
- Maintained accurate driving records in accordance with federal laws and regulations.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently updating electronic logs and submitting required paperwork in a timely manner.
- Maintained compliance with federal regulations through diligent adherence to hours of service requirements and regular safety checks.
- Pre trip / Post trip truck and trailer
OTR Truck Driver
Prime Inc
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Delivered goods to customers both locally and long distance.
Education
High School Diploma -
St.Croix Central High School
St.Croix USVISkills
- Defensive Driving Techniques
- Trip planning
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Extreme weather driving
- Mountain driving experience
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations familiarity
- Speed and space management
- Backing maneuvers instruction
- Coupling and uncoupling guidance
- Fuel-efficient driving strategies
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Relationship Building
- Student Mentoring
Certification
- Certified CDL instructor
- Class A -CDL with TX Endorsement
Timeline
OTR Reefer Drive/CDL Instructor
Prime Inc
06.2021 - Current
Dump Truck / End Dump Driver
Williams Brothers Construction Co
11.2020 - 05.2021
OTR Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
08.2020 - 11.2020
OTR Truck Driver
Prime Inc
04.2019 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
St.Croix Central High School
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