Ricky Wood

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PROFILE Class A Truck Driver – Lead Mechanic – Trainer

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Skilled in computer operation with experience in TMT, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Skype for Business.

Excellent leadership and follow-through skills, detail oriented, organized and a Team Player.

Excellent Customer Service skills to both internal and external customers and all vendors.

EDUCATION & LICENSES

Griffin High School, Griffin, GA May 1986

Class A CDL Griffin, GA 1994 - present

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Nestle Transportation

McDonough Driver / Fleet Mechanic McDonough, GA Nov 1999 – Dec 2020

Deliver and pick-up freight with a priority on safety utilizing time management, route planning, problem solving all while ensuring customer satisfaction.

Clean MVR with no moving violation or accidents.

Complete all necessary paperwork and records as required under state and federal laws and requirements.

Operate the vehicle while in compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations.

Responsible for pulling reports, assigning work and ensuring location is within all standards for preventative maintenance, addressing recalls and all other mechanical issues for fleet of truck, trailer and refrigeration units.

Order and maintain inventory of 200+ parts with 100 % accountability.

Coordinate with vendors to ensure quality work is completed on damaged units, repairs and warranty work.

Process invoices for payment and assist with billing inquiries and issues.

Maintain repair records for all trucks and trailers in accordance with DOT and company requirements and regulations.

In-service and de-fleet units including obtaining permits, decals, tags and other necessary paperwork and installing and removing electronic log systems.

Road test New Hires and inspect Owner Operator trucks to ensure they are in DOT compliance before being allowed on the road reducing financial exposure for the driver and the company.

Perform DOT Inspections, provide routine maintenance, inspect, diagnose and repair trucks, trailers and refrigeration units including but not limited to tires, brakes, disc brakes, air lines, mechanical components and electrical systems. AC Certified.

Present Safety Presentations to all locations twice every quarter.

Select Trucks/Freightliner

Lead Mechanic McDonough, GA May 1994 – Nov 1999

Performed repairs and maintenance on trucks.

Worked with customers to ensure satisfaction on repairs and purchases.