Alan Castaneda
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Experienced and dedicated transportation professional with a strong work ethic, impeccable driving record, and proven track record in various transportation roles. Skilled in operating a wide range of vehicles including box trucks, semi trucks, dry vans, and trailers, efficiently loading, securing, and unloading products. Highly organized and knowledgeable in meeting customer requirements, coordinating paperwork, and achieving company goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CDL Truck Driver
Food Authority
03.2024 - Current
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Operated light trucks to deliver loads as far as 100 miles from home location.
HEAVY HAUL TRUCK DRIVER
Bobby Jackson Towing
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Utilized GPS devices and route tracking systems to locate specific driving paths and avoid traffic
- Safeguarded cargo through careful driving and adherence to traffic laws
- Maintained clean driving record and obeyed traffic laws and regulations
- Applied problem-solving skills to address customer complaints and issues
- Used safety chains, tow bars and hooks to transport stalled vehicles to appropriate locations.
CDL TRUCK DRIVER
84 Lumber
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Checked order contents and quantities to prevent delivery mistakes and increase service accuracy
- Entered order, product, and vehicle information into company databases for tracking
- Followed road safety regulations and traffic laws to prevent accidents and vehicle damage
- Loaded and unloaded packages onto delivery trucks upon arrival
- Secured packages in trucks using padding and ratchet straps
- Demonstrated safe driving and maintained impeccable driving record.
LOGISTICS SERGEANT/ DRIVER
Army
08.2015 - 02.2022
- Planned, operated and executed all logistic operations including but not limited to, handling all heavy equipment, managing personnel, utilizing all military vehicles and trailers to needed in each mission
- Enforced and maintained safety and quality standard operating procedures
- Prepared and maintained comprehensive reports for tracking and monitoring shipments
- Liaised with freight carriers to ensure timely and accurate deliveries
- Collaborated with supply chain planners to manage and schedule raw material inbound deliveries
- Organized daily deliveries and pick-ups according to geographic area and delivery employee availability
- Planned, organized and executed logistics support activities, such as maintenance planning, repair analysis, and test equipment recommendations
- Managed hazardous materials shipments according to all safety protocols
- Completed deliveries before assigned deadlines to increase customer satisfaction.
Education
Associate of Science -
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN01.2022
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Safety Protocols
- Safe Vehicle Operations
- Material Handling Equipment
- Cargo Security
- Flatbed Truck Expertise
- Supply Chain Improvement
- ERP and SAP
- Dangerous Goods Transportation
- Local Road Knowledge
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Accurate record keeping
- Commercial driver's license
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
- Heavy haul expert
Certification
- CDL
- Troops Into Transportation, Georgia
- SAP
- CDL Class A
- Basic Leadership Course
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
CDL Truck Driver
Food Authority
03.2024 - Current
HEAVY HAUL TRUCK DRIVER
Bobby Jackson Towing
01.2023 - 03.2024
CDL TRUCK DRIVER
84 Lumber
05.2022 - 12.2022
LOGISTICS SERGEANT/ DRIVER
Army
08.2015 - 02.2022
Associate of Science -
Purdue University
- CDL
- Troops Into Transportation, Georgia
- SAP
- CDL Class A
- Basic Leadership Course
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