Richard Mcfarlane
Renton,WA
Summary
Experienced Truck Driver offering solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about trucks and trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation and business needs. Responsible Truck Driver with expertise in planning routes, collecting payments and resolving customer service issues. Bringing 12 years of related experience, advanced inspection skills and defensive driving abilities. Service-oriented with strong attention to detail and systematic approach to safety.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Driver
LTC Heavy Haul
Tacoma, WA
04.2023 - Current
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Red Bolt Inc
Redmond, WA
07.2022 - 04.2024
- Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
- Measured temperature of haul and refrigerated area of truck, keeping cold items fresh.
- Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Utilized pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload materials off trucks.
- Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
- Maintained accurate mileage logs and other required documentation.
- Reacted decisively and quickly to protect spoilage.
- Consistently monitored traffic conditions and adjusted routes accordingly.
- Responded quickly to customer complaints and gathered pertinent information to make educated decisions for remediation.
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
- Utilized GPS systems for navigation purposes throughout trips.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining trip, vehicle and passenger details.
- Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
- Assisted in loading and unloading freight from trailers as needed.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Developed positive relationships with customers by providing excellent customer service.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Followed all applicable rules, laws and regulations governing the safe operation of a large vehicle.
- Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
- Maintained a log book of working hours, distance travelled, fuel consumption, and any problems encountered during the trip.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Mcducks Transport Inc
Redmond, WA
01.2019 - 06.2022
- Utilized pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload materials off trucks.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
- Measured temperature of haul and refrigerated area of truck, keeping cold items fresh.
- Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Kingston Cargo Group
Charlotte, NC
04.2015 - 01.2019
- Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
- Measured temperature of haul and refrigerated area of truck, keeping cold items fresh.
- Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
Truck Driver
Tabor Express
Romeoville, IL
10.2012 - 04.2015
- Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
- Reacted decisively and quickly to protect spoilage.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Measured temperature of haul and refrigerated area of truck, keeping cold items fresh.
- Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Maintained vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations
- Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
Staff Sergeant
US Marines Corps
Oceanside, CA
03.2001 - 03.2013
- Optimized efforts for military personnel and civilian contractor teams in execution and delivery of command operations.
- Assisted in gathering intelligence and combat information to support troops on ground.
- Executed emergency response security to eliminate hazards and potential dangers.
- Patrolled perimeters of operating bases to guard against suicide bombers, raids and other attacks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Miami
Miami, FL05.2011
High School Diploma -
Munro College
St. Elizabeth Jamaica WI06.2000
Skills
- Route Management
- Cargo Handling
- Refrigerated Trailers Operation
- Truck Maneuvering
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Truck Cab Computer Operation
- Map Reading
- Tractor-Trailer Operation
- Delivery Instructions Verification
- Truck Weighing
- Doubles and Triples Specialist
- Efficient Trip Planner
- Attention to Detail
- Vehicle Service Documentation
- Vehicle Inspection
- Process Monitoring
- State and Federal Regulations
- GPS Applications
- Decision-Making
- Cargo-Specific Procedures
- Critical Thinking
- Forklift Operation
- Trip Planning
- Dependable and Cooperative
- Flatbed Experience
- Safe Driving
- Securing Materials
- Flatbed Trailers
- Load Inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
Certification
CDL A ENHANCED DRIVER LICENSE WITH DOULDES AND TRIPLES AS WELL AS TANKER ENDORSMENTS
TWIC CARD
Timeline
Driver
LTC Heavy Haul
04.2023 - Current
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Red Bolt Inc
07.2022 - 04.2024
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Mcducks Transport Inc
01.2019 - 06.2022
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Kingston Cargo Group
04.2015 - 01.2019
Truck Driver
Tabor Express
10.2012 - 04.2015
Staff Sergeant
US Marines Corps
03.2001 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Miami
High School Diploma -
Munro College
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