Ronald Ford
Louisville,KY
Summary
Small Business Owner with 2 years of experience in operations and business strategy. Proven track record in enhancing delivery efficiency and ensuring safety compliance. Experienced Local Truck Driver skilled in route planning, delivery management, and vehicle maintenance. Strong understanding of traffic laws and regulations, with excellent navigational abilities and a focus on customer and team relationships.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Yard Spotter
Lazer Spot
Louisville, KY
2024.12 - Current
- Organized and rearranged trailers in designated areas according to customer requirements.
- Reported any discrepancies in trailer counts to supervisor immediately.
- Moved trailers, containers, and chassis around the yard by operating a spotter truck.
- Maneuvered tractor-trailer units into tight spaces within the yard using hand signals or two-way radio communication.
- Maintained accurate records and logs and reported discrepancies immediately to professionals.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on assigned equipment, including tire pressure, fluid levels, brakes, lights, and horns.
- Initiated yard checks to maintain inbound and outbound dock and staging areas.
- Maintained communication with dispatchers regarding incoming and outgoing loads from yard.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on spotter truck prior to operation.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Owner/Operator
Honorable Trucking LLC
Louisville, KY
2021.04 - 2023.05
- Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
- Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Oversaw staff hiring, initiating new training and scheduled processes to streamline operations.
- Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
- Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality.
- Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
- Interviewed, trained and supervised employees.
- Resolved issues quickly through meticulous research and quick decision-making.
- Reconciled daily sales, prepared bank deposits and assessed financial transaction reports.
- Analyzed financial statements and trends to manage cash flow and make business decisions.
Local Truck Driver
CoreTrans
Somerset, KY
2020.01 - 2020.06
- Picked up and dropped off items at as many as 4 locations per day.
- Maintained open communication with central dispatch to stay informed about customers' needs and routing changes.
- Issued receipts for orders and documented discrepancies or damage.
- Planned daily schedules and routes based on customers' needs as outlined in daily manifests and route sheets.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Maintained strict compliance with safety rules for passenger and driver protection.
- Maintained vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations
- Managed unexpected emergencies and route changes with calm and professionalism.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
Education
High School Diploma -
Canarsie H.S.
Brooklyn, NY06.2001
Skills
- Trailer maneuvering
- Equipment maintenance
- Yard organization
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Safety compliance
- Communication skills
- Dispatch communication
- Route planning
- Stress management
- Load securing
- Customer service
- Analytical thinking
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Vehicle inspection
- Safe driving practices
- Inventory control
- Physical fitness
- Vehicle cleaning and maintenance
- Pre-trip and Post-trip inspections
- Excellent sense of direction
Certification
- Truck America Training - 2019
- Licensed Practical Nurse - 2010
- Airman A1C, United States Air Force - 2003
Timeline
Yard Spotter
Lazer Spot
2024.12 - Current
Owner/Operator
Honorable Trucking LLC
2021.04 - 2023.05
Local Truck Driver
CoreTrans
2020.01 - 2020.06
High School Diploma -
Canarsie H.S.