Todd Riding
Oak Ridge,TN
Summary
Trustworthy Commercial Truck Driver with attention to safety and laws. Possesses 18 years of driving experience with high value and hazmat cargo. Effectively communicates and coordinates routes with dispatch and other drivers. Routinely inspects vehicle for proper functioning and safety standards. Assists in training of new hires and is a resource for other drivers regarding specifics on routes and hazmat regulations. Participates in bi-annual company hazmat training and offers assistance during that training. Experience includes local routes and over the road hauling (all shifts).
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Class B CDL Truck Driver
B & H Systems
09.2014 - 08.2023
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Standard pick up and delivery including specialized bulk chemical transfers.
- Delivery of waste water treatment, cooling tower chemicals and bolier system cleaners.
- Manually used a variety of pumps, hoses and connections to transfer chemicals into tanks to maintain systems.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious, and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Contacted dispatch to report delivery incidents and determine best methods for resolution.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Transported high value cargoes with zero loss.
Class B CDL Truck Driver
Riding & Sons Trucking
02.2007 - 09.2014
- Maintained clean driving record, adhering to state laws and safety standards.
- Skilled driving in poor weather conditions.
- Skilled in operation of automatic and manual transmission vehicles.
- Trained to properly secure various types of cargo.
- Navigated complex routes without use of GPS or wayfinding in areas of low signal.
- Balanced heavy workload using excellent time management skills to meet delivery and route deadlines.
- Clearly and effectively communicated with other drivers and dispatch via radio.
- Transported high value cargoes with zero loss.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
- Promoted customer satisfaction by addressing or escalating concerns for quick resolution.
- Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
- Protected people and equipment from hazardous materials by using correct procedures.
- Identified mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and reported serious concerns to management.
- Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
- Used two-way radios to stay in contact with dispatch and receive last-minute instruction changes.
- Dedicated Route experience.
- Airport and military base delivery deliveries.
Education
High School Diploma -
Niles West High School
Skokie, IL 05.1991
Skills
- Work Order Management
- Maintenance Needs
- Transportation Logs
- Efficiency and Time Management
- Preventive Maintenance
- Hazardous Chemicals
- Safe Driving Practices
- Licensing Requirements
- Safety
- DOT Requirements
- GPS and Route Planning
- Load Safety
- Delivery Verification
- DOT Rules
- Customer Relationships
- Vehicle Inspection
- Operating Hand Jacks
- Ability to Lift 50 Pounds
- Delivery and Shipment Records
- Dispatch Collaboration
- Material Handling Equipment
Additional Information
Experience driving box trucks of all sizes, dump trucks and flat beds. 10 speed manual and down.
Licenses: Class B CDL and Hazmat Endorsement
Adaptable, dependable, quick learner and safety oriented
Timeline
Class B CDL Truck Driver
B & H Systems
09.2014 - 08.2023
Class B CDL Truck Driver
Riding & Sons Trucking
02.2007 - 09.2014
High School Diploma -
Niles West High School
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