Adrian Garcia
Lubbock
Summary
Experienced Truck Driver offering solid work ethic, 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. Professional Commercial Truck Driver with experience transporting and delivering freight for various industries. Strong communication skills to work with and support the team. Well-organized and proven record of reliability, on-time performance, defensive driving and safety. Meticulous and orderly with attention to detail, manage multiple tasks and skill in working under pressure. Reliable heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver with solid experience in transporting goods efficiently and safely over long distances. Possess strong navigation skills, adherence to safety protocols, and ability to maintain vehicle condition. Skilled in time management and route planning, contributing to consistent on-time deliveries. Demonstrated capability to improve fuel efficiency through strategic driving techniques, reducing operational costs for previous employers.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Truck Driver
Walker Sims Oil Company, Inc.
Slaton
01.2022 - Current
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues before each trip.
- Coordinated with loading personnel to ensure proper securement of loads in trailer.
- Monitored road conditions and reported hazardous situations to supervisors immediately.
- Followed safety regulations and traffic laws while driving the truck.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding route changes due to traffic or weather conditions.
- Verified accuracy of shipping documents including manifests, bills of lading.
- Assisted in loading and unloading operations when needed using forklifts or pallet jacks.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of tractor and trailer before each trip.
- Provided excellent customer service when delivering products or services.
- Delivered goods to customers in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate daily logs of travel activities.
- Adhered to all applicable laws and regulations governing the transportation industry.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on vehicles according to established guidelines.
- Reported any problems or delays encountered during trips promptly to supervisor.
- Recorded all deliveries accurately on paperwork provided by customer.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations, such as hours of service, weight limits.
- Inspected cargo for accuracy and completeness prior to delivery.
- Checked vehicle's fluid levels, tires and brakes to ensure safe operation.
- Secured materials and equipment for transport to prevent damage to goods during transit.
- Completed logs and reports for every trip detailing fuel delivery times, mileage covered and amount of fuel consumed.
Commercial Truck Driver
Cowtown Materials
Lubbock
03.2019 - 12.2021
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues before each trip.
- Coordinated with loading personnel to ensure proper securement of loads in trailer.
- Followed safety regulations and traffic laws while driving the truck.
- Verified accuracy of shipping documents including manifests, bills of lading.
- Assisted in loading and unloading operations when needed using forklifts or pallet jacks.
- Provided excellent customer service when delivering products or services.
- Delivered goods to customers in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate daily logs of travel activities.
- Checked vehicle's fluid levels, tires and brakes to ensure safe operation.
- Loaded and unloaded freight using appropriate equipment and tools safely.
- Secured materials and equipment for transport to prevent damage to goods during transit.
- Managed proper transportation of dangerous goods with no incidents.
- Used road knowledge, traditional mapping and GPS applications to navigate.
- Contacted professionals to confer on issues causing delays or missed deliveries.
- Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
- Inspected vehicles regularly for damage and wear and tear, providing reports to supervisor of findings.
- Kept vehicle clean and presentable to maintain solid company reputation.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.
- Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
Commercial Truck Driver
Sunoco Logistics
Lubbock
02.2017 - 01.2019
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues before each trip.
- Followed safety regulations and traffic laws while driving the truck.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding route changes due to traffic or weather conditions.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of tractor and trailer before each trip.
- Provided excellent customer service when delivering products or services.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
- Hauled gasoline, lubricating oil and crude oil to customers in tanker trucks.
- Unloaded gasoline at service stations and made every effort to avoid spillage.
- Adhered to Department of Transportation processes when delivering hazardous chemicals on highways.
- Operated tanker trucks safely by complying with company policies and major driving rules.
Commercial Truck Driver
Budweiser
Lubbock
05.2015 - 01.2017
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues before each trip.
- Followed safety regulations and traffic laws while driving the truck.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding route changes due to traffic or weather conditions.
- Verified accuracy of shipping documents including manifests, bills of lading.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of tractor and trailer before each trip.
- Assisted in loading and unloading operations when needed using forklifts or pallet jacks.
- Provided excellent customer service when delivering products or services.
- Delivered goods to customers in a timely manner.
- Adhered to all applicable laws and regulations governing the transportation industry.
- Inspected cargo for accuracy and completeness prior to delivery.
- Checked vehicle's fluid levels, tires and brakes to ensure safe operation.
- Loaded and unloaded freight using appropriate equipment and tools safely.
- Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
- Kept vehicle clean and presentable to maintain solid company reputation.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Managed unexpected emergencies and route changes with calm and professionalism.
- Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
Education
BBA - Project Management
University of Texas
TX07-2025
High School Diploma -
Lubbock High School
Lubbock, TX05-1997
Skills
- Project management
- Vehicle inspection
- Quality assurance
- Customer service
- Regulatory compliance
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Fluid hauling
- Time management
- Equipment inspections
- Trailer management
- Picking up deliveries
- Lift-gate operation
- Emergency response readiness
- Hazardous materials
- Logbook maintenance
- Permit and license compliance
- Training in hazmat procedures
- Updating logs
- Solving customer concerns
- Observance of traffic laws
- Pre and Post-trip inspections
- Maintaining delivery logs
- Checking loads
- Equipment operation
- Unloading of fuel
- Securing loads
- Lifting heavy objects
- Hazardous materials handling
- Long distance driving
- Safe driving skills
- Tractor trailer driving experience
- Loading and unloading
- Accurate recordkeeping
- Vehicle inspections
- Non-hazardous and flammable materials
- DOT log preparation
- Paperwork and documentation
- Tanker driving experience
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Commercial Truck Driver
Walker Sims Oil Company, Inc.
01.2022 - Current
Commercial Truck Driver
Cowtown Materials
03.2019 - 12.2021
Commercial Truck Driver
Sunoco Logistics
02.2017 - 01.2019
Commercial Truck Driver
Budweiser
05.2015 - 01.2017
BBA - Project Management
University of Texas
High School Diploma -
Lubbock High School
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