Rufus A. Day
DeSoto,TX
Summary
Experienced Commercial Truck Driver who handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 15 + years in transportation and logistics.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Forward Intermodal
05.2017 - Current
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival andMaintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Provided training to newly hired drivers and received safety driver of the quarter each year
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Owner/Operator OTR Truck Driver
Rufus Day Trucking
03.2010 - 05.2017
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
OTR Team Truck Driver
Performance Food Group Co
03.2009 - 03.2010
- 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.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
OTR Truck Driver
Haliburton
02.2008 - 03.2009
- Communicated with company dispatchers to alert of any issues or delays.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident.
Concrete Truck Driver
Redi-Mix Concrete
01.2000 - 02.2008
- Transported ready mixed concrete from plant to construction job sites in alignment with specifications.
- Inspected, serviced and cleaned mixer truck and equipment, focusing on safety.
- Maintained safety and efficiency with proper handling of tools, equipment and product.
- Followed safe vehicle operations procedures to protect team members and equipment from damage.
Education
W W Samuell High School
Dallas, TXSkills
- Safe driving
- Securing cargo for safe transportation
- Vehicle maintenance
- Understanding of both metric and imperial systems
- Navigation using maps and GPS
- Maintaining clear logs
Certification
Full Class A license with Hazmat Endorsement
Timeline
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Forward Intermodal
05.2017 - Current
Owner/Operator OTR Truck Driver
Rufus Day Trucking
03.2010 - 05.2017
OTR Team Truck Driver
Performance Food Group Co
03.2009 - 03.2010
OTR Truck Driver
Haliburton
02.2008 - 03.2009
Concrete Truck Driver
Redi-Mix Concrete
01.2000 - 02.2008
W W Samuell High School
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