Abel Ojeda
Tulare,CA
Summary
Experienced Truck Driver offering 44 years of solid work ethic, 30 years of hauling milk, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about trucks and trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation and business needs. Dependable professional alert to monitoring vehicles at all times for issues. Hardworking Tanker Driver considered highly reliable and committed to working hard in very busy environments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Ryder
Visalia, California
01.2024 - Current
- Operated company vehicles to transport goods safely and efficiently.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Maintained accurate delivery logs for tracking shipments and routes.
- Assisted in loading and unloading cargo to optimize delivery times.
- Followed all traffic laws and regulations during transportation operations.
- Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition.
- Adhered to company policies and procedures related to safety and security standards.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Inspected vehicles for cleanliness and checked gas and oil levels prior to departure.
- Secured merchandise, avoiding damage during transportation.
- Maintained accurate logs of vehicle inspections and repair status.
- Checked loads to ensure that cargo was secure and distributed evenly.
- Assisted with loading and unloading freight when necessary.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections prior to departure including verifying load details and confirming route information.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations and other applicable laws governing transportation of cargo.
- Coordinated with warehouse staff for efficient cargo loading and unloading.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch and customers to provide status updates.
- Maintained detailed records of trips, including pick-up and drop-off times, mileage and fares collected.
- Kept accurate records of deliveries and customer signatures.
- Adapted to changing routes or schedules as required by the employer.
- Checked vehicle after shift for damage.
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise efficiently to meet demanding route targets.
Truck Driver
Ruan Transportation
Tulare, USA
09.1996 - 12.2023
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
- Reported all accidents or violations to management immediately upon occurrence.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, dangerous curves, in order to plan most efficient routes.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations including inclement weather conditions or traffic delays while remaining calm under pressure.
- Managed personal driving time according to Hours of Service regulations.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning alcohol use while operating a commercial motor vehicle.
- Participated in training sessions related to defensive driving techniques, new technologies used in trucks and trailers, accident prevention methods.
- Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating a CMV.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Provided top product shipment delivery quality control, eliminating downtime and maximizing revenue.
- Measured temperature of haul and refrigerated area of truck, keeping cold items fresh.
Education
Truck And Bus Driving
CaliforniaSkills
- Document Management
- Route Management
- Materials Transport
- Load Security
- Safe Driving
- Equipment Operation
- Cargo Handling
- Delivery Scheduling
- Inclement Weather Driving
- DOT Compliance
- Customer-Oriented
- Courteous and Polite Demeanor
- Doubles and Triples Specialist
- Planning Ability
- OTR Driving
- Route Planning
- Defensive Driver Training
- Trip Planning
Timeline
Truck Driver
Ryder
01.2024 - Current
Truck Driver
Ruan Transportation
09.1996 - 12.2023