Ricky Ferrell
Truck Driver
Valley Falls,KS
Summary
I have worked in many areas requiring use of trucks, trailers, cranes, back hoes, boom truck, skid loaders, forklifts, as well as maintenance on buildings for the State of Kansas in electrical heating and air conditioning work. I have worked in construction of buildings, remodeling, and repair of home and office buildings. My last position was an over the road trucker that hauled structual steel from Topeka to many states in the United States. I have always had outstanding reviews from my supervisors. I worked more hours at my last job than most of the other drivers and was away from home 6 days a week most of the time. I am looking for a job that can keep me closer to home and enjoy my family more.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
HME, Inc
Topeka, KS
06.2014 - 05.2022
- 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 logbook and submitted corresponding documents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
- Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Handled load documentation, obtained signatures and provided copies to destination staff.
- Maneuvered vehicles with high degree of skill through narrow passageways and around obstructions such as parked cars.
- Met DOT requirements by maintaining current records and documenting reportable incidents.
- Ran efficient routes by mapping plans to GPS apps and adjusting for weather and traffic problems.
- Checked trailer hitch and secured attachments to tractor for optimal safety.
- Kept in close contact with dispatch team to make quick route adjustments and add new stops.
- Minimized breakdowns and complex mechanical issues by inspecting trucks each day and completing routine maintenance.
- Transferred products between distribution centers and retail locations with as many as 5 stops per day.
- Operated vehicles with capacities as high as 60000 pounds with 3 incidents over 8 years.
Education
High School Diploma -
Valley Falls High School
Valley Falls, KS05.1977
Skills
- Work Logging
- GPS Applications
- CB Radio Communication
- Delivery Instructions Verification
- Process Monitoring
- Vehicle Defect or Damage Reporting
- Map Reading
- Truck Maneuvering
- Safety and Emergency Equipment
- Truck Cab Computer Operation
- State and Federal Regulations
- Accident Documentation
- Cargo Security
- Vehicle Service Documentation
- Trailer Coupling and Uncoupling
- Delivery Documentation
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- DOT Requirements
- Equipment Inspection
- Customer Satisfaction
- Inquiry Response
- Following Regulations
- Navigation Planning and Route Management
- Resolving Shipping and Delivery Problems
- Daily Vehicle Inspections
- Fuel Logs and gas
- Vehicle Systems
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Traffic Observations
- Order Picking and Processing
- GPS and Route Planning
- Brand Loyalty
- Customer Accounts Management
- Hazardous Materials Endorsement
- Driver Management
- Customer Retention
- Coupling and Uncoupling
- Roadside Assistance
- Route Logs
- Customer Inquiries
- Safety Techniques
- Weight Limits
- Commercial Driving
- Effective Planning
- Accident Prevention
- Over the Road Trucking
- Legal Compliance
- Project Requirements
- Cargo-Specific Procedures
- Crew Safety Meetings
- Safe Machinery Operation
- Daily Log Updates
- Dependable and Cooperative
- OSHA Requirements
- Quantity and Quality Assessments
- Visual Inspections, Inspecting Load
- Personnel Protection
- Flatbed Trailers
- Basic Vehicle Safety
- Brakes and Tires
- Document Verification
- Operational Efficiency
hobbies
If I have any time at home, I enjoy working outside in my yard, mowing, building trailers, and making yard art. I have a garden and love to share my produce with our neighbors. I am always on the go and moving to be doing something all the time. I am a hard worker. I am committed to any job I have.
Timeline
Truck Driver
HME, Inc
06.2014 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Valley Falls High School
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