Ricky Suggs Jr
Abbeville
Summary
Experienced trucking professional with 10 years in the transportation industry, including 3 years of dispatch experience managing 15–20 trucks simultaneously. Proven ability to coordinate multi-modal freight operations including dry van, flatbed, drayage, and lowboy/heavy haul construction equipment. Strong background in rate negotiation, broker and customer relations, route planning, and on-time delivery performance. Current driver with hands-on knowledge of DOT regulations, HOS compliance, and real-world driver challenges.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lowboy Driver
Triton Construction
Lafayette, LA
07.2025 - Current
- Operated lowboy trailer for transporting heavy equipment to job sites efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
- Coordinated loading and unloading of materials, minimizing downtime and maximizing workflow efficiency.
- Assisted in training new drivers on safe loading techniques and vehicle operation protocols.
Rgn/Flatbed Truck Driver/Dispatcher
Integrity Truckline
Houston, TX
01.2021 - Current
- Class a CDL
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
Lowboy Driver
Rigid Constructors
Maurice, LA
05.2024 - 06.2025
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Chain and bind down all construction equipment.
- No accidents or damages
- Hauled excavators, Haul Trucks, dozers, Scrapers, Tractors, Etc…
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Nash Central High School
Rocky Mount, NC06.2013
Skills
- Load Security
- Maintenance and Repair
- Trailer Coupling and Uncoupling
- Hydraulic and Manual Lifts
- Tractor-Trailer Operation
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Logistics Planning
- Visual Inspection
- Vehicle Inspection
- Customer Relationship Management
- Improving Operations
- Delivery Procedures
- Customer Relations
- Dispatch Coordination
- Driver Communication
- Data Entry
- Critical Thinker
- Schedule Coordination
- Training New Hires
- Coordinating Urgent Deliveries
- Schedule Management
- Delegating Work
- Adjusting Routes
- Planning
- Leadership
- Loading and Unloading
- Trip Planning
- Safe Driving
- Truck Driving
- Cargo Trucks
- Flatbed Trailers
- Class a License
- Forklift Operation
- Heavy Lifting
- Flatbed Experience
- Loader Operation
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Work Order Management
Timeline
Lowboy Driver
Triton Construction
07.2025 - Current
Lowboy Driver
Rigid Constructors
05.2024 - 06.2025
Rgn/Flatbed Truck Driver/Dispatcher
Integrity Truckline
01.2021 - Current
High School Diploma - undefined
Nash Central High School