RYAN PARISH
Summary
Experienced with long-haul transportation and flatbed operations. Utilizes advanced knowledge of load securing and route planning to ensure safe and efficient deliveries. Track record of maintaining vehicle integrity and adhering to safety regulations.
Diligent Class A OTR Truck Driver with solid background in OTR flatbed driving. Proven track record of successfully transporting various loads safely and on time. Demonstrated ability in route planning and vehicle maintenance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
OTR Flatbed Driver
Harold Trucking
01.2023 - Current
- Maintained a clean driving record through vigilant adherence to traffic laws and defensive driving practices.
- Managed unforeseen challenges calmly under pressure, maintaining professionalism while resolving issues efficiently.
- Provided accurate documentation of all trips, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Navigated various terrains using GPS technology, maps, and personal knowledge of local roadways for efficient travel.
- Enhanced efficiency by planning optimal routes, taking into account weather conditions, construction zones, and traffic patterns.
- Performed minor vehicle maintenance tasks when necessary to prevent downtime or costly repairs in the future.
- Secured loads with proper equipment and techniques, reducing risk of damage during transport.
- Maintained detailed logs of daily activities such as hours driven, distance traveled, and fuel consumption for accurate recordkeeping.
- Delivered goods on time by effectively managing hours of service and prioritizing tasks based on deadlines.
- Load adjustments were made when needed to ensure safe transportation while avoiding violations or fines from authorities.
- Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining clear communication with dispatch.
- Safeguarded cargo integrity by conducting regular checks throughout the journey, adjusting load securement as needed.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
OTR Flatbed Driver
MS Express
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Route plan as well as 100% securement and tarping loads.
- Maintain good communication and friendliness with all customers
- Makes sure all loads arrive on time and safely.
- Daily pre & post trip inspections
CDL A OTR Truck Driver
Hodum Trucking
10.2020 - 04.2022
- I hauled anything from lumber to rebar to tractors, anything you can put on a flatbed trailer.
- I was responsible for 100% securement , route planning , and getting the load from A-B safely
- Tarped very many loads, sometimes have to get very creative when securing and tarping.
- Maintained great communication and friendliness with all customer.
Truck Driver
Sikes Equipment Company
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Hauled a 35' dump trailer hauling rock, sand and dirt.
- Hauled to residential and commercial properties
Education
High School -
Florence High School
Florence, MS01.2015
Skills
- Defensive driving
- Maintenance
- Logbook maintenance
- Route planning
- GPS navigation
- Weather awareness
- Equipment inspection
- Trip planning
- Backing skills
- Load securement
- Vehicle control
- Maintaining logs
- Safe driving practices
- Accident prevention
- DOT regulations
- Truck maintenance
- Load strapping
- Tarping
- Load distribution
Timeline
OTR Flatbed Driver
Harold Trucking
01.2023 - Current
OTR Flatbed Driver
MS Express
04.2022 - 01.2023
CDL A OTR Truck Driver
Hodum Trucking
10.2020 - 04.2022
Truck Driver
Sikes Equipment Company
06.2019 - 07.2020
High School -
Florence High School
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