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RICKY WALTERS

RICKY WALTERS

Foley,AL

Summary

Seasoned CDL Truck Driving Instructor and Route Driver with a robust background in commercial driving and education, notably with FedEx Ground. Excelled in delivering comprehensive training, ensuring safety compliance, and enhancing operational efficiency. Demonstrates exceptional route planning and defensive driving skills alongside effective teaching methods, contributing to a track record of success and safety.

Offering strong communication skills and patient demeanor, ideal for guiding and instructing new drivers in learning environment. Delivers foundational understanding of traffic laws and road safety principles, along with ability to quickly learn and apply defensive driving techniques. Ready to use and develop skills in vehicle operation and instructional methods in [Desired Position] role.

Attentive Driving Instructor committed to safety and traffic law mastery. Proven history of dedication to safety, including roadside safety measures and vehicle inspections to provide well-rounded learning experience. Calm, positive instructor with reputation for working well with fearful students.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience

Work History

CDL TRUCK DRIVING INSTRUCTPR

CDL OF ALABAMA
10.2022 - Current

Training students the necessary skills to obtain their Commercial Drivers License, which includes classroom instruction, truck nomenclature, and backing maneuvers

Route Driver

FedEx Ground
07.2022 - 10.2022

Hooking Doubles and or 53' trailers, driving to a meet point and exchanging trailers with another driver.

Route Driver

FedEx Ground
01.2022 - 07.2022

Hooking Doubles and or a 53' trailers and taking them to various Distribution Centers around the Kansas City area.

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

NCO LOGISTICS
10.2017 - 01.2019
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained compliance with weight limits, safety regulations, and transportation laws through diligent record-keeping and inspections.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.

CITY DRIVER/ROAD DRIVER

ESTES EXPRESS LINES
02.2010 - 10.2017
  • Completed required training programs regularly, staying up-to-date on industry best practices and safety regulations.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers, providing friendly and courteous service during each interaction.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks efficiently while minimizing damage to goods during transit.
  • Operated various types of vehicles safely, adapting quickly to new equipment as needed for different assignments.

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

GOVERNMENT
06.1979 - 01.1987
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVES

GOVERNMENT
03.2002 - 10.2019

Education

High School Diploma -

HICKORY HIGH SCHOOL
HICKORY, MS
06-1979

Skills

  • Strong observational skills
  • Defensive driving techniques
  • Route planning
  • Effective teaching methods
  • Very proficient at operating a fork lift

Accomplishments

RETIRED MILITARY IN 2019.

Owned my own truck for a couple of years. Not everything it's cracked up to be in my opinion.

Timeline

CDL TRUCK DRIVING INSTRUCTPR

CDL OF ALABAMA
10.2022 - Current

Route Driver

FedEx Ground
07.2022 - 10.2022

Route Driver

FedEx Ground
01.2022 - 07.2022

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

NCO LOGISTICS
10.2017 - 01.2019

CITY DRIVER/ROAD DRIVER

ESTES EXPRESS LINES
02.2010 - 10.2017

UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVES

GOVERNMENT
03.2002 - 10.2019

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

GOVERNMENT
06.1979 - 01.1987

High School Diploma -

HICKORY HIGH SCHOOL
RICKY WALTERS