Roger Davis
Polkton,NC
Summary
Dynamic OTR Driver with over 30 years of accident/incident free operation. 15 years of law enforcement experience with zero safety incidents or occurrences. Received many awards, Boating Safety Officer of the year, Education Specialist in Hunting, Boating and Survival. Maintaining a flawless safety record at Campbell Snacks. Expert in defensive driving and effective communication, I consistently enhanced team productivity and customer satisfaction through proactive problem-solving and efficient planning. Committed to excellence in all operational aspects.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
OTR Driver
Campbell Snacks
07.2024 - Current
- Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments.
- Pre-Trip planning, knowing of allowed routes and restrictions
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays, zero accidents or incidents.
- Delivered goods to customers both locally and long distance, treating IDP's as a valued customer.
- Loaded and unloaded goods and freight from tractor trailers.
- Maintained a safe driving record with timely vehicle inspections and adherence to traffic laws.
Supervisor/Manager of Operations
Darling Ingredients Inc
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Oversaw daily operations of the Transportation department, Safety and Manufacturing ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Started off as a Transportation Supervisor, then was promoted to Safety Manager then lateraled back to Transportation as a Manager. I ended my time with the company as a Manufacturing Supervisor.
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
- Oversaw compliance with industry regulations and company policies, ensuring safe and legal operational environment.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
OTR Truck Driver/Trainer/Dispatcher/Safety Team Member
Frito Lay Transportation
05.2017 - 07.2022
- Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments.
- Maintained accurate driving records in accordance with federal laws and regulations.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently updating electronic logs and submitting required paperwork in a timely manner.
- Maintained compliance with federal regulations through diligent adherence to hours of service requirements and regular safety checks.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Increased on-time deliveries by planning efficient routes and maintaining regular communication with dispatch teams.
- Collaborated with fellow truck drivers to share best practices, improve performance, and promote a supportive working environment.
- Loaded and unloaded goods and freight from tractor trailers.
- Continuously updated knowledge of industry trends, regulations, and best practices through participation in workshops, seminars, and online resources.
- Analyzed training data to identify trends and areas for improvement, leading to more targeted training efforts.
- Trained new hire drivers in the daily operations of trip planning to ergonimically unloading and maintaining a safe and legal CMV.
Manufacturing MS 1 & 2. Security
Corning Inc
09.2013 - 04.2017
- 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.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Engineering
Stanly Community College
Albemarle, NC05-2017
Skills
- Safe driving practices with zero accidents or incidents
- Weather condition awareness
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Defensive driving
- Experience in MS Office, Excell and CAD
- 15 years of Law Enforcement, communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, critical and rapid decision making and thinking, Emergency mgmt, First Responder, Incident reporting, Court testimony, Evidence and case preparedness, Interrogation and Interviewing, Situational Awareness
- Safety Manager and Supervisor in a manufacturing setting
- Transportation Manager of a 65 /- driver fleet with Administrative employees
- Security of a 250 /- employee facility dealing with hazardous materials and emergency response measures
Timeline
OTR Driver
Campbell Snacks
07.2024 - Current
Supervisor/Manager of Operations
Darling Ingredients Inc
08.2022 - 07.2024
OTR Truck Driver/Trainer/Dispatcher/Safety Team Member
Frito Lay Transportation
05.2017 - 07.2022
Manufacturing MS 1 & 2. Security
Corning Inc
09.2013 - 04.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Engineering
Stanly Community College
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