Richard Howard
Fort Valley,GA
Summary
Dedicated truck driver with a Class A CDL and a strong work ethic, recognized for maintaining a clean driving record at Driver. Expert in transportation safety and vehicle maintenance, ensuring on-time deliveries and high customer satisfaction through effective communication and trip planning. Proven ability to operate refrigerated trailers and conduct thorough inspections.
Experienced with automotive diagnostics, repair, and maintenance. Utilizes technical knowledge and hands-on skills to ensure vehicle reliability and safety. Knowledge of engine systems, brake systems, and electrical components to provide comprehensive automotive solutions.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Driver
Fort Valley, GA
09.2022 - Current
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Maintained high standards of vehicle cleanliness and organization, ensuring readiness for inspections.
Sales Associate
Walmart and Family Business
Sineville Georgia
10.2001 - 11.2004
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Increased customer loyalty with personalized shopping experiences and attentive service.
Automotive Technician
Automotive Mechanic
Warner Robins, GA
10.2002 - 10.2004
- PerryProactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication with clients during pickups and deliveries.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
Education
CDL - CDL License
C1 Trucking Training
Indianapolis, IN12.2004
High School Diploma -
Pennsylvania High School
Pittsburgh, PA12.1992
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Dependable and reliable
- Transportation safety
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Load security
- Vehicle maintenance
- Equipment operation
- Mechanical tools
- Loading and unloading
- Trip planning
- Hand and power tools
- Troubleshooting skills
- Refrigerated trailers operation
- Forklift operation
- Warehousing operations
Timeline
Truck Driver
Driver
09.2022 - Current
Automotive Technician
Automotive Mechanic
10.2002 - 10.2004
Sales Associate
Walmart and Family Business
10.2001 - 11.2004
CDL - CDL License
C1 Trucking Training
High School Diploma -
Pennsylvania High School