Arron Ethridge
Little Rock
Summary
Reliable and efficient OTR Driver with a focus on safety awareness and time management. Experienced in conducting thorough vehicle inspections and training new drivers, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and delivering excellence in every route.
Certified automotive professional equipped with diagnostic skills, repair expertise, and maintenance knowledge. Known for strong collaboration, reliability, and adaptability, ensuring seamless team dynamics and effective problem-solving. Skilled in advanced mechanical systems, electrical troubleshooting, and customer service, with keen focus on delivering top-notch results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL A OTR Driver
Maverick Transportation
08.2023 - Current
Certified Automotive Technician
Crain Hyundai of Little Rock
08.2022 - 08.2023
Class A CDL Truck Driver
Maverick Transportation
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and functionality.
- Delivered freight across designated routes while maintaining schedule adherence and efficiency.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, mileage, and fuel consumption for compliance reporting.
- Trained new drivers on safety protocols, equipment handling, and company policies to enhance team performance.
- Implemented best practices for cargo securing techniques, reducing potential damage during transit.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
Certified Automotive Technician
Crain Hyundai of Little Rock
03.2014 - 03.2020
- Diagnosed and repaired engine issues, ensuring optimal vehicle performance and safety standards.
- Utilized advanced diagnostic tools to identify electrical and mechanical faults accurately.
- Mentored junior technicians, fostering skill development and promoting best practices in automotive repair.
- Collaborated with service advisors to communicate technical information clearly to customers, improving transparency in service recommendations.
- Successfully diagnosed uncommon or challenging automotive issues by conducting thorough research and consulting with colleagues, ultimately resolving problems for satisfied customers.
- Completed thorough inspections on all incoming vehicles to detect potential safety hazards or mechanical concerns before they became critical problems.
- Stayed current with manufacturer recalls and technical service bulletins, ensuring accurate diagnoses and appropriate repairs were performed on affected vehicles.
- Maintained an excellent attendance record, consistently arriving on time and fully prepared to contribute to team success each day.
- Skillfully managed time-sensitive repairs, prioritizing jobs according to urgency while maintaining high-quality workmanship standards throughout all projects.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wilbur D Mills
Little Rock, ARSkills
- Safe driving practices
- Weather condition awareness
- Equipment maintenance know-how
- Logbook maintenance
- Vehicle inspection proficiency
- Physical stamina and strength
- GPS navigation mastery
- Professionalism and punctuality
- Defensive driving
- Stress management capacity
- Load securement
- Route planning
- Strong work ethic
- DOT compliance
- Attention to detail
- Safe driving
- Clean MVR
- Time management
- Dependable and reliable
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Problem-solving
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Safety awareness
- Valid Driver's license
Timeline
CDL A OTR Driver
Maverick Transportation
08.2023 - Current
Certified Automotive Technician
Crain Hyundai of Little Rock
08.2022 - 08.2023
Class A CDL Truck Driver
Maverick Transportation
03.2020 - 08.2022
Certified Automotive Technician
Crain Hyundai of Little Rock
03.2014 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Wilbur D Mills