Ronald W Smith Jr.
Collinsville,IL
Summary
My objective is to obtain a full time, permanent position, with benefits, including but not limited to medical and over time pay, that will allow me to utilize my knowledge, training, and skills, in the trucking industry.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
City P&D Driver
R+L Carriers
Sauget, Illinois
10.2020 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries including signatures, time of delivery and type of goods delivered.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on trucks prior to departure from terminal.
- Transported and safely delivered items to prevent damage or loss.
- Communicated with customers regarding delivery status updates.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and presence of hazardous materials.
- Loaded and unloaded vehicles at distribution center and delivery address.
- Utilized GPS and maps for efficient route planning.
- Verified accuracy of shipping documents such as manifests, invoices and bills of lading.
- Adhered to defensive driving techniques at all times while operating company vehicles.
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to coordinate delivery times.
- Communicated frequently with dispatch to relay route changes and delays impacting customer delivery timetables.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Driver
Obax Ready Mix
St. Louis, MO
04.2018 - 08.2020
- Adhered to company policies and procedures related to operating a commercial vehicle safely at all times.
- Reacted decisively and quickly to protect spoilage.
- Prevented concrete build-up by washing after deliveries and spraying non-stick compounds onto surfaces.
- Kept paperwork in order, getting delivery tickets signed and returned to company.
- Loaded and unloaded material from mixer truck using a variety of methods including shovels, wheelbarrows, chutes, hoses, and conveyor belts.
- Monitored gauges on mixer truck for proper temperature control during transit times.
- Maintained mixer truck by inspecting and cleaning vehicle daily and completing basic upkeep such as fueling and changing out worn parts.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
Mixer Driver
Kienstra Ready Mix Concrete
Collinsville, IL
03.2007 - 04.2018
- Adhered to company policies and procedures related to operating a commercial vehicle safely at all times.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Prevented concrete build-up by washing after deliveries and spraying non-stick compounds onto surfaces.
- Checked finished products against customer specifications for quality assurance purposes.
- Notified customers of potential late deliveries, resulting in decrease in calls to company support line.
- Kept paperwork in order, getting delivery tickets signed and returned to company.
Frameless, Combination Wheel Driver
E.C.T. International
Granite City, IL
04.2006 - 03.2007
- Hauled gravel and sand to local concrete plants.
- Hauled oversized equipment loads to various job sites.
- Hauled agricultural materials.
Education
CDL Refresher Certificate - Driving
Premier CDL Training
Granite City, IL08-2020
Some College (No Degree) - Administration of Justice
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, ILSome College (No Degree) - Basic computer data entry
University of Maryland/Texas
US Army, South KoreaSkills
- Commercial driver's license, Class A
- Endorsements: Haz Mat, Doubles, Triples, and Tankers
- Safe Driver
- Material Accountability
- Customer Service-oriented
- Heavy Hauling
- OTR Transport
- Navigation Skills
- Shipment Consolidation planning
- Shipping and Receiving
Accomplishments
- Up to date DOT Physical
- Received safety bonus for 4 previous years at current employer
- Past member of Teamsters Local 682 and Local 525
Military Experience
U.S. Army 03/1990-04/1992
Combat Engineer
- Operated Heavy Machinery
- Combination Truck Driver
- Honorable discharge with a DD214 available upon request
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
City P&D Driver
R+L Carriers
10.2020 - Current
Driver
Obax Ready Mix
04.2018 - 08.2020
Mixer Driver
Kienstra Ready Mix Concrete
03.2007 - 04.2018
Frameless, Combination Wheel Driver
E.C.T. International
04.2006 - 03.2007
CDL Refresher Certificate - Driving
Premier CDL Training
Some College (No Degree) - Administration of Justice
Southwestern Illinois College
Some College (No Degree) - Basic computer data entry
University of Maryland/Texas
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