Richard Ferguson
Summary
Seasoned driver possessing exemplary safety record and in-depth knowledge of DOT regulations. Skilled in navigating long-haul routes, safely loading and unloading cargo. Committed to providing excellent customer service and delivering freight on time. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
E5
Navy
12.1984 - 12.1988
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Quality Control Manager
Pepsi
02.1989 - 02.2009
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
- Developed and analyzed quality control processes and deliverables to determine present standards and establish recommended action plans.
- Conducted audit inspections and independent checks to verify parts and materials.
- Collaborated with development teams, internal customers, and product line management to verify delivery of desired quality requirements to distributors.
- Determined quality department standards, practices, and procedures.
- Established and tracked quality department goals and objectives.
- Monitored staff organization and suggested improvements to daily functionality.
Logistics
Veterans Affairs
11.2009 - 12.2021
- Conducted audits to improve office logistics practices and procedures.
- Supervised logistics functions and operations.
- Managed logistics assets for timely and cost-effective delivery of cargoes.
- Advised logistics management and structures for staffing levels to maintain adequate numbers.
- Detected and enforced improvement opportunities in supply chain.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
Flatbed Truck Driver
Roehl Transportation
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
Flatbed Truck Driver
Lowes Distribution Center
08.2023 - Current
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Removed and unloaded packages from Flatbed truck for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OHAssociate of Arts - Multimedia
Ohio University
Athens, OH05.2011
Skills
- Load Security
- Tractor-Trailer Operation
- CB Radio Communication
- Accident Documentation
- Vehicle Inspection
- State and Federal Regulations
- Heavy Lifting
- Truck Weighing
- CDL Class A OTR and Truck Driving
- Safety and Emergency Equipment
- Delivery Documentation
- Process Monitoring
- Trailer Coupling and Uncoupling
Accomplishments
- Introduced Aquafina to the East Coast
- Received Multiple Employee of the Months
Timeline
Flatbed Truck Driver
Lowes Distribution Center
08.2023 - Current
Flatbed Truck Driver
Roehl Transportation
04.2022 - 01.2023
Logistics
Veterans Affairs
11.2009 - 12.2021
Quality Control Manager
Pepsi
02.1989 - 02.2009
E5
Navy
12.1984 - 12.1988
No Degree - General Studies
Youngstown State University
Associate of Arts - Multimedia
Ohio University
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