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Ronald Sprague

Forney,TX

Summary

Results-driven logistics professional with clean driving record and strong communication/teamwork skills. Adept at ensuring swift and accurate movement of trucks to enhance operational efficiency. Known for reliable teamwork and adaptability to changing job demands. Skilled in coordinating with dispatch, drivers, ensuring safety protocols and proactive approach to problem solving.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

Truck Jockey

Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.
07.2025 - Current
  • Streamlined loading and unloading processes (on 40+ docks), resulting in reduced wait times at distribution centers.
  • Contributed to a safer work environment through adherence to safety protocols while operating vehicles and handling cargo.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
  • Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.

BLET Investigator

National Transportation Safety Board
01.2012 - 05.2020
  • Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
  • Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, any/all necessary stakeholders, and documented my investigative findings.
  • Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
  • Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
  • Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
  • Ensured compliance with legal regulations during investigations, minimizing risk for litigation or procedural errors.

Locomotive Engineer

Union Pacific Railroad Co
01.1985 - 05.2020
  • Coordinated with yardmasters to ensure the efficient movement of trains within rail yards, optimizing space utilization and minimizing delays.
  • Inspected locomotives before and after runs.
  • Operated locomotives to transport freight and other materials.
  • Climbed on and off train cars to set or release hand brakes, couple and uncouple air hoses between rail cars and remove and replace broken knuckles.
  • Assisted in training new Locomotive Engineers, sharing knowledge and best practices for optimal job performance.
  • Reduced fuel consumption with strategic train handling techniques, resulting in significant cost savings.

CDL 18 Wheel Driver

Great Western Trucking
01.1981 - 01.1984
  • Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
  • Utilized maps and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
  • Delivered goods and products to customers in all 50 states on time and in excellent condition.

Education

High School Diploma -

Brookville High School
Brookville, PA

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Reliability
  • Commercial Class A manual transmission: TWIC and all endorsements (combination, air brakes, Doubles/Triples, Hazmat and Tanks)
  • Tractor-trailer operation
  • Clean driving record
  • Trailer coupling and uncoupling
  • Dependable and cooperative
  • State and federal regulations
  • Professionalism

Timeline

Truck Jockey

Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.
07.2025 - Current

BLET Investigator

National Transportation Safety Board
01.2012 - 05.2020

Locomotive Engineer

Union Pacific Railroad Co
01.1985 - 05.2020

CDL 18 Wheel Driver

Great Western Trucking
01.1981 - 01.1984

High School Diploma -

Brookville High School