Ricardo L. Mcilwain
Lexington Park, MD 20653
**********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE To secure a position as a truck driver, bringing strong experience, credentials and technical skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Truck Driver
Scaffold Resource, Lanham, MD June 2014- Present
●Operate an 18 wheeler to transport building materials daily.
●Assist with load and unloading of product at warehouse using Pallet Jack and forklift.
●Track distance traveled and fuel cost.
●Follow all applicable traffic laws.
●Fill up on fuel, clean truck, and wash windows.
●Inspect trailer before and after the trip, and record any defects they find.
●Keep a log of their activities.
●Plan routes using maps or GPS.
●Take rest periods during trip.
●Transports hazardous materials.
●Manage vehicle in safe operating condition required by DOT.
●Deliver load with good attention to customer service and safety.
●Manage logs and records as per DOT regulations.
●Fastening binders or chain so that the load can be secured during transportation.
●Drive trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes to document weights and to comply with state regulations.
●Entering and exiting job site with security code.
Truck Driver
Wasteline Corp, Landover, MD October 2012- June 2014
●Operated an 18 wheeler to transport building materials daily.
●Verified the uploading of shipments to avoid employee theft and fraudulent claims of missing products.
●Reviewed invoices with customers and obtain shipper and receiver authorizations/signatures.
●Maintained trip logs reflecting customer location.
●Assisted with load and unloading of product at warehouse using Pallet Jack and forklift.
●Tracked distance traveled and fuel cost.
●Coordinated vehicle inspections and repairs.
●Maintained safe vehicle and conditions in compliance with company and highway regulations.
●Provided prompt and courteous service to our residential and commercial accounts.
●Cleaned and maintained vehicle
●Charted out best routes for delivery
●Hands on experience in driving and operating different types of service vehicles.
Tow Truck Driver
Hard Charger, Waldorf MD October 2010-October 2012
●Responded to insurance customers. (AAA, GEICO etc)
●Responded to accident scenes.
●Handled removal of illegal parked vehicles at shopping malls.
●Towed vehicles to workshops and dumps or as instructed.
●Completed paperwork in terms of call logs, battery invoices and cash receipts.
●Answered distress calls for accidental and abandoned vehicles.
●Reported any delays in reaching service destinations.
●Performed jump starts, fuel delivery, tire change and lockouts.
Tow Truck Driver
Central Towing, Bowie MD December 2009- August 2010
●Acted as impound for area apartment complex.
●Responded to accident scenes when called.
●Responded to insurance companies and customers.
●Performed jump starts, fuel delivery, tire change, and lockouts.
●Performed maintenance on vehicles as instructed.
●Towed vehicles to workshops and dumps as instructed.
●Responded to problems calls for random and discontinued vehicles.
●Towed vehicles ticketed by police for traffic violations..
Tow Truck Driver
M&N Towing, Temple Hills, MD August 2007- December 2009
●Picked up and delivered vehicles to auctions and various charity organizations daily.
●Traveled long distance as instructed.
●Worked irregular hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
●Operated flat bed, wheel-lift, and hook and sling truck.
●Ensure vehicle is running in fine shape.
●Responsible for getting distribution invoice and cash from the customers.
●Keep track of the safety of the product (vehicle) while towing.
●Responded to insurance customers
Tow Truck Driver
Ervans Towing, Clinton MD June 2006-August 2007
●Responded to accident scenes when dispatched by the Police Department.
●Performed minor duties such as jump starts, tire change, and lockouts.
●Acted as impound for area apartment complex
●Performed maintenance on vehicles as instructed.
●Responded to insurance companies and customers as needed.
Tow Truck Driver
Henry’s Wrecker Service, Capital Heights MD July 2004- June 2006
●Responded to accident scenes.
●Provided excellent customer service.
●Provided cash handling
●Towed to nearest repair shops or tow lots.
Truck Driver
Chaney Enterprises, Waldorf MD January 2003-July 2004
●Provided hauling service to local business consisting of gravel, sand, rocks etc.
●Worked various shifts
●Provided greet customer service.
●Traveled long distance
Archbishop Carroll Senior High School, Washington, DC- June -1992
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
●Valid CDL A driver’s license
●Maintain good driving record which reflects adherence to all Federal DOT regulations
●Over 8 years experience of driving heavy vehicles
●Up-to-date medical certification
●Expertly operate 6,10, and 18-wheelers and straight trucks with 5,9,10 and 13 transmission speeds.
CORE COMPETENCIES
●Safety rules and regulations
●Preventive maintenance
●Routes familiarity
●GPS and navigation
●Map reading
●Client relations
●Travel Log maintenance
●Customer satisfaction
●Ability to lift 75+ pounds
●People Skills
●Cash handling
References available upon request