Richard Lee burrill jr
OGDEN,Iowa
Summary
Dedicated Truck Driver with a proven track record at Key Cooperative, recognized for achieving zero accidents through exceptional safe driving practices and meticulous vehicle inspections. Skilled in route planning and customer relations, ensuring timely deliveries while fostering strong relationships with clients and dispatch teams. Committed to maintaining high standards of transportation safety and compliance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Key Cooperative
11.2021 - 03.2025
- 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.
- 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.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Proactively 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.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to unforeseen road conditions or traffic delays, maintaining timely deliveries despite challenges.
- Provided timely, accurate documentation for all freight shipments, contributing to smooth logistical operations.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Facilitated loading and unloading processes by working closely with warehouse personnel, minimizing wait times at docks.
- Safeguarded cargo integrity by regularly checking load securement during transport and promptly addressing any issues that arose.
- Utilized GPS technology and mapping software effectively to identify the most efficient driving routes consistently throughout assignments.
- Reduced fuel expenses through careful route planning and diligent monitoring of vehicle maintenance needs.
- Developed strong relationships with dispatchers, ensuring optimal job assignments based on skillset and geographical familiarity.
- Optimized vehicle performance by diligently monitoring and addressing any maintenance issues, prolonging the truck''s lifespan and reducing costly repairs.
- Streamlined trip logs, expense reports, and other paperwork to ensure accurate records were maintained for compliance purposes.
- Fostered supportive environment among driving team, leading by example and offering help when needed.
- Maintained clean driving record, adhering strictly to traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Supported new drivers by sharing best practices and insights gained from experience on road.
- Maintained high standards of vehicle cleanliness and organization, ensuring readiness for inspections.
- Improved fuel efficiency, adopting eco-friendly driving practices.
- Strengthened relationships with clients by providing exceptional service and timely communication.
- Reduced downtime by promptly reporting and addressing maintenance issues.
- Enhanced safety by conducting regular vehicle inspections and routine maintenance.
- Increased efficiency in loading and unloading processes, utilizing proper equipment handling techniques.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction, reliably meeting specific delivery instructions.
- Reduced fuel consumption by implementing efficient driving routes.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
Truck Driver
Landus
09.2014 - 03.2017
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
Education
No Degree - Truck Driving
Heartland Truck Driving School
Paducah, KY02-2002
High School Diploma -
North High School
Des Moines, IA05-1988
Skills
- Safe driving
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe driving practices
- Dependable and reliable
- Transportation safety
- Attention to detail
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Vehicle inspection
- Commercial driving
- Vehicle inspections
- DOT compliance
- Load security
- Route planning
- GPS and route planning
- Vehicle maintenance
- Inclement weather driving
- Decision-making
- Route management
- Customer-oriented
- Equipment operation
- Materials transport
- Basic computer literacy
- Flexible schedule availability
- Accurate record keeping
- Load securing proficiency
- Defensive driving techniques
- Clean MVR
- Delivery scheduling
- Logistics planning
- Physical stamina and strength
- Cargo handling
- Adherence to regulations
- Route logs
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
- Stress management aptitude
- Fuel efficiency maximization
- Trailer maintenance
- Adaptability and resilience
- GPS navigation mastery
- Defensive driver training
- Document management
- Order picking and processing
- Vehicle systems
- Emergency response readiness
- Lift up to [number] pounds
- Customer service
- Time management
- Mechanical tools
- Verbal and written communication
- Loading and unloading
- Logbook management
- Basic maintenance
- Weather awareness
- Schedule management
- Equipment maintenance
- Emergency response
- Problem-solving capacity
- Regulatory compliance
- Invoice verification
- Trip planning
- Courteous and polite demeanor
- Multi-stop routing
- Planning
- Air brake certification
- Traffic law knowledge
- Efficient trip planner
- Trained in [state] safety regulations
- Damage control
- Truck driving
- Critical thinking
- Load inspection
- Tractor-trailer operation
- Map reading
- Customer relations
- Forklift operation
- Route planning expertise
- Vehicle safety and maintenance
- DOT regulations
- Multitasking
- Efficiency and time management
- Map reading and navigation skills
- Valid Driver's license
- Traffic laws and regulations
- Dependability and honesty
- Commercial driving experience
- Customer relationships
- Strong working relationships
- Clean driving record
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- GPS navigation
- Load safety
- Freight expertise
- Preventive Maintenance
- Dispatch collaboration
- Vehicle loading
- Product distribution
- Fluent in english
- Work order management
- Equipment monitoring
- [State] Driver's license
- Order fulfillment
- Delivery verification
- Inventory management
Timeline
Truck Driver
Key Cooperative
11.2021 - 03.2025
Truck Driver
Landus
09.2014 - 03.2017
No Degree - Truck Driving
Heartland Truck Driving School
High School Diploma -
North High School