Ronnie Stone
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Seasoned driver possessing exemplary safety record and in-depth knowledge of DOT regulations. Skilled in navigating long-haul routes, safely loading and unloading cargo. Committed to providing excellent customer service and delivering freight on time. Dependable candidate experienced in navigating long-haul routes and managing paperwork for cross-border shipments. In-depth knowledge of route logistics and vehicle maintenance needs. Physically fit individual possessing excellent physical stamina to move and lift heavy items and good knowledge of local and highway roads. Bringing hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history in transportation positions. Proficient in operating Standard and automatic transmission trucks and Dry van and trailers, as well as loading, securing and unloading products with maximum efficiency. Well-organized and knowledgeable in meeting customer needs, coordinating paperwork and meeting company objectives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Over the Road Truck Driver
Sun Valley Trucks Inc
Hutchinson, KS
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Recovered vehicles, completed private tows, and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Answered roadside assistance calls for tows and other vehicle support.
Over the Road Truck Driver
Sun Valley Trucks Inc
Hutchinson, KS
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Recovered vehicles, completed private tows, and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Answered roadside assistance calls for tows and other vehicle support.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
Local Driver
A Rock Materials
Lubbock, TX
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Operated light trucks to deliver loads as far as [Number] miles from home location.
- Answered common customer questions, accepted payments and completed paperwork at delivery and pickup locations.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
Over the Road Truck Driver
White Transportation
Lubbock, TX
10.2018 - 04.2020
- Recovered vehicles, completed private tows, and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Answered roadside assistance calls for tows and other vehicle support.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
Education
No Degree - Mechanical Electrical
Texas State Technical Institute
Amarillo, TX05.1989
High School Diploma -
Clovis High School
Clovis, NM06.1973
Skills
- Planning Abilities
- Refrigerated Trailers Operation
- XATA Operation Proficiency
- Vehicle Systems
- GPS and Route Planning
- Shipping and Packaging
- Dry Vans
- Vehicle Inspection
- Route Logs
- Tractor Trailer Driving
- Class a Commercial Driver's License
- Weight Limits
- Route Management
- Adjusting Routes
- Coupling and Uncoupling
- Air Brake Certification
- Corrective Actions
- Recovering Vehicles
- Fuel Logs
- Efficient Trip Planner
- Commercial Driving
- DOT Compliance
- DOT Requirements
- Cargo Handling
- Regional Trucking
- Accident Prevention
- OSHA Requirements
- Document Verification
- Electric Hand Trucks
- Traffic Observations
- Daily Vehicle Inspections
- Delivery Instructions Verification
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Over the Road Truck Driver
Sun Valley Trucks Inc
06.2022 - 03.2023
Over the Road Truck Driver
Sun Valley Trucks Inc
11.2021 - 03.2022
Local Driver
A Rock Materials
03.2021 - 10.2021
Over the Road Truck Driver
White Transportation
10.2018 - 04.2020
No Degree - Mechanical Electrical
Texas State Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Clovis High School