Rick Chiles
Cocoa,FL
Summary
Seasoned CDL driver bringing advanced route planning and load management abilities developed over 12 years of transportation experience. Solid safety record with strong commitment to successful operations and customer satisfaction. Highly organized individual with defensive driving expertise.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Petroleum Transport Driver
Florida Rock & Tank Lines
Jacksonville, FL
06.2023 - Current
- Loaded petroleum products onto trucks according to shipping orders and safety regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of cargo loaded, unloaded, and in transit.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues prior to departure.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections including checking fluid levels, tire pressure, brakes, lights.
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
TMC
Des Moines, IA
Apr2016 - 06.2023
- Dropped off deliveries within scheduled timeframes.
- Delivered products and freight to customers both locally and long distance.
- Maintained accurate driving records to meet federal regulations and laws.
- Inspected the vehicle daily to make sure all parts were properly functioning.
- Interacted with company dispatchers to alert of issues or delays.
- Charted upcoming routes using both GPS technology and maps.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Secured freight during breaks and stops to avoid theft.
- Contacted manager with critical issues to ensure effective problem-solving.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
- Handled loading and unloading of goods and freight from tractor-trailers, heavy-duty trucks and flatbed vehicles.
Coal Truck Driver
Haney Brothers trucking
Erbacon , WV
09.2008 - 08.2014
- Drive round trip from pit to coal processing plant and back to coal plant
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Provided top product shipment delivery quality control, eliminating downtime and maximizing revenue.
Education
CDL Training - CDL Traimg
PIA Truck Driveing
Clarksburg WV06.2015
Skills
- Route Management
- Drop and Hook Loads
- Local and Long Distance Driving
- Safety Processes and Procedures
- Product Deliveries
- Cargo Security
- Truck Cab Computer Operation
- Vehicle Inspection
- Problem-Solving
- Decision Making
- Time Management
- Tractor-Trailer Operation
Timeline
Petroleum Transport Driver
Florida Rock & Tank Lines
06.2023 - Current
Coal Truck Driver
Haney Brothers trucking
09.2008 - 08.2014
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
TMC
Apr2016 - 06.2023
CDL Training - CDL Traimg
PIA Truck Driveing
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