Ray Crawford
Gulfport,MS
Summary
Reliable heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver with 30+ years of solid experience in transporting goods efficiently and safely over long distances. Demonstrates exceptional skills in navigation and adherence to safety protocols. Skilled in time management and route planning, and ensuring consistent on-time deliveries. Adept at maintaining vehicle in pristine condition, improving fuel efficiency, and contributing to operational excellence and cost reduction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Semi Tanker Driver
WC Fore Trucking
Gulfport, MS
04.2023 - Current
- Operated tanker trucks to transport dry bulk, ensuring the integrity of cargo and adherence to safety standards
- Managed the loading and unloading of tankers, utilizing pumps and valves to ensure efficient transfer of dry bulk
- Conducted regular vehicle inspections and minor repairs, reporting any major issues to the maintenance team
- Ensured accurate completion of delivery paperwork and compliance with transportation regulations and industry standards.
Concrete Mixer Truck Driver
Coast Concrete
Gulfport, MS
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Operated and maintained concrete mixer trucks, ensuring proper mixing and delivery of concrete to construction sites
- Conducted pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections of vehicles, performing basic maintenance and reporting any issues to supervisors
- Adhered to safety protocols and construction site regulations to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of concrete
- Collaborated with construction site managers to coordinate delivery schedules and address any concerns related to concrete quality or delivery timing
- Maintained accurate records of delivery times, quantities of concrete delivered, and any issues encountered.
OTR Truck Driver
Sky Blue Transportation
Dallas, TX
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Drove long distances across 48 states
- Reported any incidents encountered on the road to a dispatcher
- Followed all applicable traffic laws
- Kept truck and associated equipment clean and in good working state while following DOT/company standards
- Worked in teams to share driving time during long trips and to assist one another with managing heavy loads
- Planned own driving routes; used time management to get the loads to the specific destination at the predetermined time to guarantee punctuality
- Kept a detailed electronic log of travel time, mileage, and sleep hours to maintain daily compliance with federal & safety regulations.
Lease Purchase Operator
Stelle Corporation
Chicago, IL
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Delivered goods via heavy truck over intercity routes or spanning over several states
- Kept log of daily activities
- Loaded and unloaded cargo
- Inspected trailer before and after trip while recording defects and reported mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel
- Took appropriate rest periods during trip
- Filled up fuel and cleaned truck/wash windows
- Followed all state and national large truck safety regulations and standards.
OTR Truck Driver
Multiverse Express Inc
Chicago, IL
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Drive and operate trucks
- Follow instructions; locate and read location/road maps
- Pre-inspect truck
- Pick up goods and materials, verify loads for accuracy, and deliver them as instructed
- Load and unload cargo
- Communicates with brokers/dispatchers to make sure all loads are transported in a timely manner
- Responsible for basic vehicle maintenance; comply with all safe work practices, policies, and processes to correlate with DOT standards
- Complete and verify all paperwork for accuracy.
OTR Truck Driver
Me and My Brothers Trucking Corporation
Cypress, TX
02.2021 - 11.2021
- Ensures the vehicle pre-trip is compliant and up to DOT/company standards
- Hauls containers in the surrounding area of Texas
- Reports any accidents or vehicle issues
- Verifies loads/paperwork for accuracy and delivers them
- Transports hazardous materials
- Monitors road conditions to plan routes
- Analyzes vehicle to ensure it is in good condition
- Delivers load with good attention to customer service and safety
- Refuel and clean vehicle
- Follows job policies while using safe work practices and adhering to DOT transportation regulations to represent company professionally.
Lease Purchase Flatbed Semi Tractor Trailer Driver
CRST Malone Incorporation
Eldridge, IA
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Drove & operated across 48 states including Canada
- Pre-inspected truck
- Collected and verified delivery instructions
- Picked up goods/materials & delivered them as instructed
- Tied loads down to truck to ensure safe transportation
- Communicated with brokers to schedule loads from load boards along with in-house load boards
- Complied with DOT policies, safety practices, and processes at all times
- Trained and mentored new CDL certified students from the company.
OTR Truck Driver
Prosperity Trucking LLC
Gulfport, MS
04.2018 - 07.2018
- Delivered goods via heavy truck over intercity routes or spanning over several states
- Kept log of daily activities
- Loaded and unloaded cargo
- Inspected trailer before and after trip while recording defects and reported mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel
- Took appropriate rest periods during trip
- Filled up fuel and cleaned truck/wash windows
- Followed all state and national large truck safety regulations and standards.
Flatbed Semi Tractor Trailer Driver
Cam Transport
Gulfport, MS
11.2017 - 04.2018
- Operated 10-speed manual & automatic 18-wheel tractor-trailer combination vehicles
- Unloaded trucks
- Handled paperwork
- Planned deliveries
- Transported freight from shipper to receiver by via 47-53 foot Standard Flatbed trailers
- Secured up to 45,000 lbs
- Of freight onto flatbed trailers with chains, straps, tarps, bungees, and other accessories in accordance with Federal Regulations
- Utilized electronic logs to document daily vehicle/safety inspections
- Scheduled delivery dates and times with receivers when required
- Maintained a clean truck & always kept in good operating condition.
Flatbed Semi Tractor Trailer Driver
Limitless Freight LLC
Plantation, FL
03.2017 - 11.2017
- Transported goods/materials from distribution or retail centers and manufacturing plants across 48 states in the USA
- Inspected truck daily and performed preventative maintenance
- Planned routes and met delivery schedules
- Documented and logged work/rest periods spent driving
- Adhered to laws on commercial vehicle operations as well as Federal/State DOT regulations.
Flatbed Semi Tractor Trailer Driver
Odom Trucking
Plantation, FL
09.2014 - 03.2017
- Planned routes using maps or GPS tracking
- Reached destination by predetermined time
- Followed all applicable traffic laws & DOT Safety Regulations
- Kept detailed daily log of travel time, mileage, and sleep hours to document they have complied with the regulations set on place by the Department of Transportation
- Filled up truck with fuel & performed other cleaning duties to keep associated equipment in good working order
- Inspected trailer before and after trip to record defects if any
- Report serial mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel
- Took special precautions while driving.
Flatbed Semi Tractor Trailer Driver
F&O Trucking LLC
Pass Christian, MS
07.2012 - 08.2014
- Hauled to 48 states in the USA including Canada
- Communicated and coordinated with dispatchers
- Secured, properly arranged, and balanced cargo on vehicle
- Maneuvered trucks into loading or unloading positions
- Reported defects, accidents, or violations
- Updated job knowledge while collaborating with professional networks & peers
- Maintained a detailed log while following state/federal regulations and traffic laws.
Education
Trade in Over The Road (OTR) Truck Driving -
Commercial Driving Institution
Gulfport, MS01.1991
Skills
- Flatbed
- Tractor-Trailer
- Commercial Driving
- Box Truck
- Load & Unload
- Electronic Log Knowledge
- Communicating To Brokers
- Freight Experience
- Route Driving
- Commercial Vehicle Experience
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Shuttle Driving
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Trainer
- Navigation
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Safety Awareness
- Adaptability
- Regulatory Knowledge
- Tanker Experience
Certification
Commercial Driver's License (CDL), A, 12/31/27, MS, X (Tank + Hazardous)
Timeline
Semi Tanker Driver
WC Fore Trucking
04.2023 - Current
Concrete Mixer Truck Driver
Coast Concrete
01.2023 - 03.2023
OTR Truck Driver
Sky Blue Transportation
12.2022 - 01.2023
Lease Purchase Operator
Stelle Corporation
04.2022 - 12.2022
OTR Truck Driver
Multiverse Express Inc
12.2021 - 03.2022
OTR Truck Driver
Me and My Brothers Trucking Corporation
02.2021 - 11.2021
Lease Purchase Flatbed Semi Tractor Trailer Driver
CRST Malone Incorporation
08.2018 - 07.2019
OTR Truck Driver
Prosperity Trucking LLC
04.2018 - 07.2018
Flatbed Semi Tractor Trailer Driver
Cam Transport
11.2017 - 04.2018
Flatbed Semi Tractor Trailer Driver
Limitless Freight LLC
03.2017 - 11.2017
Flatbed Semi Tractor Trailer Driver
Odom Trucking
09.2014 - 03.2017
Flatbed Semi Tractor Trailer Driver
F&O Trucking LLC
07.2012 - 08.2014
Trade in Over The Road (OTR) Truck Driving -
Commercial Driving Institution
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