Ricardo Hughes

• Navigated various terrains and weather conditions, ensuring safe and efficient transportation of goods.
• Ensured timely deliveries for customer satisfaction by adhering to strict schedules.
• Delivered [Type] equipment to worksites across [Location].
• Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
• Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
• Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
• Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
• Kept in close contact with dispatch team to make quick route adjustments and add new stops.
• Transferred products between distribution centers and retail locations with as many as 9 stops per day.
• Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
• Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
• Adapted quickly to changing client needs, ensuring seamless service during high-pressure situations.
• Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
• Assisted in loading and unloading processes as needed, ensuring proper handling of freight.
• Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
• Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
• Trained new drivers on company policies, procedures, and best practices for successful job performance.
• Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
• Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
• Maneuvered vehicles with high degree of skill through narrow passageways and around obstructions such as parked cars.
• Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
• Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
• Minimized breakdowns and complex mechanical issues by inspecting trucks each day and completing routine maintenance.
• Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
• Managed accurate documentation, including logbooks and bills of lading, guaranteeing regulatory compliance.
• Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
• Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
• Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
• Championed company values consistently throughout daily tasks, contributing positively toward a supportive work environment.
• Secured cargo effectively for damage prevention and transportation safety.

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