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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Raymond Tippit

Springfield,MA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. In my career , I have dealt with many situations , not only in driving but people and problem solving skills that arise in daily work life . I enjoy working ,and look forward to new challenges and opportunities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Leave /Cleared in Full to Return to Work

On Leave
10.2023 - Current

Heart surgery , Doctor cleared 100 percent for all work

CDL Truck Driver

Rovey Seed Company
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Performed thorough pre-trip inspections, ensuring vehicle safety and preventing potential issues.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.

Class A CDL Driver

Randy Phelps
03.2022 - 05.2023

Agriculture farm work , consisting of hopper bottom and van trailers .

  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.

CDL A OTR Driver

Grasshopper Transportation
06.2019 - 03.2022
  • Ensured timely deliveries by effectively communicating with dispatchers, shippers, and receivers throughout each transport.
  • Established strong working relationships with fellow drivers, dispatchers, maintenance personnel, and other key stakeholders in the transportation process for seamless operations.
  • Navigated challenging weather conditions and road hazards with skill, minimizing potential for accidents while ensuring on-time deliveries.
  • Increased overall safety by conducting thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections on vehicle equipment and load.

Class A CDL Driver

SRK Transportation
04.2018 - 06.2019

Owner operator ,OTR , all aspects of owning , maintaining equipment as well as both internal and external customer demands .

Class A Truck Driver

Mts Transportation
03.2018 - 04.2018
  • Drove tractor and trailer to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes to document weights and comply with state regulations.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks by operating special equipment to palletize freight and secure items for transport.
  • Collected delivery instructions to verify freight and routes for on-time delivery and adjusted routes based on changing conditions.
  • Maneuvered tractor and trailer into loading and unloading docks following crew signals to properly position freight. .

Class A CDL Driver

Ursa Logistics
06.2016 - 04.2018

Postal contract carrier , operated various length van trailers delivering U.S. mail to various postal centers .On time delivery was of the utmost importance .

Class A CDL Driver OTR

Time Definite Services Inc.
06.2014 - 05.2016
  • Coordinated closely with dispatchers for real-time updates on route changes or potential delays due to unforeseen circumstances.
  • Maneuvered vehicles with high degree of skill through narrow passageways and around obstructions such as parked cars.
  • Boosted operational effectiveness by sharing valuable insights on route optimization strategies based on personal experiences as a driver in the field.

Class A Truck Driver, OTR

New Century Transportation
03.2013 - 06.2014
  • Streamlined paperwork processing by accurately logging hours of service, trip details, and expense reports in a timely manner.
  • Ensured timely deliveries by coordinating closely with dispatchers and adjusting routes as needed.

Education

Graduate in Truck Driver Training

Lincoln Land Community College
5250 Shepherd Road ,Springfield , Il 62703
06.1998

Certificate of Attendance , GED Obtained Later.

Southeast High School
2350 E Ash Street,Springfield ,Il, 62703
05.1969

Skills

Upon recommendation of doctor , I underwent a heart procedure and have fully recovered and released to go back to work

Timeline

Medical Leave /Cleared in Full to Return to Work

On Leave
10.2023 - Current

CDL Truck Driver

Rovey Seed Company
05.2023 - 10.2023

Class A CDL Driver

Randy Phelps
03.2022 - 05.2023

CDL A OTR Driver

Grasshopper Transportation
06.2019 - 03.2022

Class A CDL Driver

SRK Transportation
04.2018 - 06.2019

Class A Truck Driver

Mts Transportation
03.2018 - 04.2018

Class A CDL Driver

Ursa Logistics
06.2016 - 04.2018

Class A CDL Driver OTR

Time Definite Services Inc.
06.2014 - 05.2016

Class A Truck Driver, OTR

New Century Transportation
03.2013 - 06.2014

Graduate in Truck Driver Training

Lincoln Land Community College

Certificate of Attendance , GED Obtained Later.

Southeast High School
Raymond Tippit