Ryan Dawkins

• Safely operate Class A tractor–trailer combinations, including lowboy and flatbed heavy-haul rigs, to transport construction and industrial equipment.
• Load, secure, and unload heavy equipment using chains, binders, winches, load bars, and rigging tools while following FMCSA and DOT cargo securement standards.
• Communicate directly with dispatch and customers to confirm schedules, delivery windows, and special handling instructions while providing professional customer service.

• Operate Class A tractor-trailers on regional lanes and long-haul runs.
• Haul a variety of freight types including construction materials, refrigerated goods, and manufactured products.
• Perform pre-trip/post-trip inspections and basic preventative maintenance; ensure cargo securement per DOT standards.
• Maintain accurate electronic logs and comply with FMCSA Hours-of-Service regulations.

Provide strong customer service at delivery/pick-up sites; coordinate with dispatch for route optimization.

• Drove regional and long distance routes hauling mixed freight; handled fragile and temperature-sensitive loads.
• Managed owner-operator responsibilities including route planning, vehicle maintenance, and direct customer interactions.
• Coordinated logistics, billing (COD where required), and ensured timely deliveries.

• Operated stitching machinery for fiberglass components used in wind turbines and aviation applications.
• Monitored machinery, performed minor repairs and adjustments, ensured production quality and safety.
• Maintained accurate records of production data and machine performance.

• Set up and operated extruder machinery; monitored temperatures and performed preventative maintenance to ensure product quality.
• Monitored production process and adjusted settings for quality control.
• Load raw materials into machines for processing.

• Diagnosed mechanical issues in machinery to ensure optimal performance and safety.
• Documented maintenance activities in compliance with company standards and regulations.
• Assisted in inventory management of tools, parts, and supplies for maintenance tasks.

• Inspected cable boxes for correct frequencies; replaced defective parts and performed testing/repair.
• Conducted routine maintenance on electronic systems to ensure reliability and safety.
• Installed electrical components in telecommunications equipment for efficient operation.