Ronald Huber Jr
Manchester
Summary
Detail-oriented truck driver with extensive DOT compliance experience. Proven record of zero accidents and reliable vehicle maintenance ensuring safe transportation. Committed to maintaining high safety standards and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner Operator,truck Driver
RA Cowan
Baltimore, MD
04.2025 - Current
- Operated and maintained truck to ensure safe and efficient transportation of goods.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to verify vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Managed route planning to optimize delivery schedules and reduce fuel consumption.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers to coordinate timely deliveries and resolve issues.
- Adhered strictly to hours-of-service regulations for driver safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate records of mileage, fuel usage, and maintenance activities for reporting purposes.
- Developed strong customer relationships through consistent communication and service excellence.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Implemented best practices for loading and unloading cargo securely to prevent damage.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained compliance with weight limits, safety regulations, and transportation laws through diligent record-keeping and inspections.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing concerns promptly, resolving issues professionally, and fostering positive rapport with clients.
- Managed financial aspects of business operations including budgeting, expense tracking, invoice processing, and tax filing.
- Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
- Established strong working relationships with dispatchers, resulting in improved coordination and scheduling.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Streamlined delivery process by planning optimal routes, considering fuel costs and traffic conditions.
- Continuously updated industry knowledge through participation in professional development opportunities such as training seminars or workshops.
- Reduced downtime due to mechanical issues by quickly identifying problems and coordinating repairs.
- Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to company policies and federal regulations governing commercial vehicle operations.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries, maintaining open communication with clients.
- Collaborated with other owner/operators in networking efforts to exchange information, resources, and business opportunities.
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere among fellow drivers by providing support, assistance, and sharing best practices when needed.
Owner Operator,truck Driver
Usalco/ Solutions Transport
Baltimore, MD
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained compliance with weight limits, safety regulations, and transportation laws through diligent record-keeping and inspections.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Managed financial aspects of business operations including budgeting, expense tracking, invoice processing, and tax filing.
- Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
- Established strong working relationships with dispatchers, resulting in improved coordination and scheduling.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing concerns promptly, resolving issues professionally, and fostering positive rapport with clients.
- Obtained hazmat tanker endorsement for delivery of hazardous(corrosive liquid) to waste water treatment plants and chemical companies.
- Operated and maintained truck to ensure safe and efficient transportation of goods.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to verify vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Managed route planning to optimize delivery schedules and reduce fuel consumption.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers to coordinate timely deliveries and resolve issues.
- Adhered strictly to hours-of-service regulations for driver safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate records of mileage, fuel usage, and maintenance activities for reporting purposes.
- Implemented best practices for loading and unloading cargo securely to prevent damage.
- Developed strong customer relationships through consistent communication and service excellence.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Streamlined delivery process by planning optimal routes, considering fuel costs and traffic conditions.
- Reduced downtime due to mechanical issues by quickly identifying problems and coordinating repairs.
- Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to company policies and federal regulations governing commercial vehicle operations.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries, maintaining open communication with clients.
- Operated under Federal and State DOT regulations for the handling and transport of hazardous material with continuing training and education as required by DOT.
- Maximized payload capacity while adhering to legal weight restrictions through careful selection of cargo assignments.
- Collaborated with other owner/operators in networking efforts to exchange information, resources, and business opportunities.
- Maintained current Class [Type] CDL with Hazardous Materials and Doubles and Triples endorsements.
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere among fellow drivers by providing support, assistance, and sharing best practices when needed.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Enhanced fleet performance metrics by consistently meeting deadlines for pick-ups/deliveries without compromising safety standards.
- Assessed financial reports and statements regularly to update processes and operations for greater profitability.
- Improved overall organizational productivity by implementing efficient time management techniques for both driving hours and non-driving tasks.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by performing routine maintenance checks on the truck and equipment.
- Adopted advanced technological tools to optimize navigation, record keeping and vehicle maintenance tracking which contributed to overall efficiency.
- Achieved cost savings for business operations through effective fuel management strategies and preventative maintenance programs.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
Owner Operator/truck Driver
Lightning Transportation
Baltimore, MD
11.2013 - 03.2023
- Operated and maintained trucks to ensure safe and timely deliveries across assigned routes.
- Managed logistics and scheduling to optimize delivery efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Developed relationships with clients to enhance customer satisfaction and retention.
- Conducted regular vehicle inspections, identifying maintenance needs to reduce breakdowns.
- Implemented route planning strategies that improved delivery times and reduced fuel consumption.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to adapt schedules based on real-time traffic conditions.
- Monitored load distribution for compliance with weight regulations, ensuring safety standards were met.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Streamlined delivery process by planning optimal routes, considering fuel costs and traffic conditions.
- Reduced downtime due to mechanical issues by quickly identifying problems and coordinating repairs.
- Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to company policies and federal regulations governing commercial vehicle operations.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries, maintaining open communication with clients.
- Collaborated with other owner/operators in networking efforts to exchange information, resources, and business opportunities.
- Achieved cost savings for business operations through effective fuel management strategies and preventative maintenance programs.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
Education
CDL - Trucking
Diesel Institute of America
Baltimore, MD12-1985
High School Diploma -
Westminster Sr. High
Westminster, MD06-1983
Skills
- DOT compliance
- Professionalism and work ethic
- Safe driving practices
- Safety compliance
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Truck loading and unloading
- Accident prevention strategies
- Paperwork coordination
- Logbook management
- ELD operation
- GPS navigation systems
- Vehicle inspection
- Load security
- Vehicle maintenance
- Delivery scheduling
- Load securing proficiency
- Critical thinking capacity
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety management
- Route planning
- Defensive driving techniques
- Log updating
- Hazardous materials handling
- Fuel efficiency maximization
- Freight documentation mastery
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Logistics coordination
- Delivery verification
- Customer service
- Organizational growth
- Effective communication
- Recordkeeping and documentation
- Pallet jack operation
- Freight handling
- Dispatch communication
- Regulatory compliance
- Traffic law knowledge
- Route planning expertise
- Efficient route management
- Strong work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Safe driving
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Commercial driving
- Dependable and reliable
- Vehicle inspections
- Transportation safety
- Equipment operation
- Customer-oriented
- Trailer maintenance
- Accurate record keeping
- GPS and route planning
- Clean MVR
- Inclement weather driving
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
- Decision-making
- Route management
- Cargo handling
- Document management
- Materials transport
- Defensive driver training
- Hazardous materials endorsement
- Vehicle systems
- Shipping and packaging
- Mechanical tools
- Time management
- Loading and unloading
- Verbal and written communication
- Basic maintenance
- Emergency response
- Tanker and hazmat endorsements
- Trained in MD safety regulations
- Courteous and polite demeanor
- Trained in MD safety regulations
- Air brake certification
- Doubles and triples specialist
- Customer relations
- Truck driving
- Equipment maintenance
- Lift up to 50 pounds
- Loading and unloading coordination
Accomplishments
500,000 mile safe driver award in 2022
- Class A Doubles, Triples and Tanker Endorsements.
Timeline
Owner Operator,truck Driver
RA Cowan
04.2025 - Current
Owner Operator,truck Driver
Usalco/ Solutions Transport
03.2023 - 01.2025
Owner Operator/truck Driver
Lightning Transportation
11.2013 - 03.2023
CDL - Trucking
Diesel Institute of America
High School Diploma -
Westminster Sr. High