Ronnie Edwards
Palm Coast,FL
Summary
I started working for Florida forest service in 1981 until 1984 then started working for the Florida Department of Corrections until I retired in 2012 I started out making deliveries to all center in central Florida area. Work Forrest Ranger. I operated bull dozers 5000 gallon tankers Heavy equipment hauling.
work as owner operator has a older truck that need work and price of fuel. I just want too work for a company.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OTR Truck Driver
Jim Lawrence Transportation
Starke, FL
02.2021 - Current
- Maintained accurate driving records in accordance with federal laws and regulations.
- Communicated with company dispatchers to alert of any issues or delays.
- Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments.
- Charted out upcoming routes with GPS technology and maps.
- Inspected vehicle on daily basis, reporting any damage or issues to maintenance for immediate resolution.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious, and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
- Secured freight during stops and rest periods to prevent theft.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Delivered goods to customers both locally and long distance.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
OTR Team Truck Driver
USHR LLC
4721 E Moody Blvd #201 , Bunnell Fl
04.2019 - 11.2020
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
Yard Jockey Spot Trailers
Tern Services
Palatka, FL
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Operated tractor trailers safely following company and road regulations.
- Performed inspections and minor repairs.
- move trailers form dock door and moving trailers to staging area for over the road drivers to pick up.
- about 75 trailers a night.
Education
Commercial Vehicle Driving
Bradford Union Technical
Starke, FL12.2017
Skills
- Drop and Hook Loads
- Planning Abilities
- Trip Reporting
- Freight Separation
- Safety Processes
- Fuel Refilling
- Dry Vans
- DOT Requirements
- Tractor Trailer Driving
- GPS and Route Planning
- Federal Laws
Certification
Certifications for driving commercial vehicles from Bradford union Trucking driving school.
Like working on cars and trucks
Rebuilding old cars
Timeline
OTR Truck Driver
Jim Lawrence Transportation
02.2021 - Current
Yard Jockey Spot Trailers
Tern Services
04.2020 - 08.2020
OTR Team Truck Driver
USHR LLC
04.2019 - 11.2020
Commercial Vehicle Driving
Bradford Union Technical