Richard Van Horn
Greenwood,IN
Summary
I have been an OTR for the last 20 year and I am looking to getting out of the truck and be home daily
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
A&A Express
10.2021 - Current
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions’
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles
Truck Driver
US Express
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills
- Inspected load security and checked for damages
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order
Yard Jockey
Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc.
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Selected, washed and prepared trailers for use.
- Used equipment such as forklifts to move materials.
- Operated tractor trailers safely following company and road regulations.
- Provided backup support for areas such as deliveries and warehouse operations.
Truck Driver
A&A Express
07.2016 - 10.2020
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Education
GED -
Perry Meridian High School
Indianapolis, IN03.1990
Skills
- Dry Vans
- Route Logs
- I have pulled referes tankers I have operated wheel loader Escavators back hoe and bob cats
Timeline
Truck Driver
A&A Express
10.2021 - Current
Truck Driver
US Express
04.2021 - 10.2021
Yard Jockey
Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc.
10.2020 - 04.2021
Truck Driver
A&A Express
07.2016 - 10.2020
GED -
Perry Meridian High School
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