Alberto Rivera
Pacoima,CA
Summary
Dynamic Hazmat Driver with extensive experience at Centra Transportation, adept in hazardous materials handling and route planning. Proven track record of ensuring safety compliance and optimizing delivery efficiency. Strong communicator with a commitment to customer service and a solid foundation in defensive driving techniques. Recognized for maintaining accurate logs and achieving timely deliveries.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Hazmat Driver Class a
Centra Transportation
08.2025 - Current
- Operated hazardous materials vehicles in compliance with safety regulations and protocols.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle readiness and adherence to safety standards.
- Maintained accurate logs for hazardous materials transport, ensuring legal compliance and traceability.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize route planning for efficient deliveries of hazardous materials.
- Collaborated effectively with warehouse staff to ensure safe loading and unloading of hazardous materials from vehicles.
- Operated forklifts to efficiently load and unload materials in compliance with safety protocols.
Class A Driver
Swift Transportation
11.2024 - 07.2025
- Operated Class A vehicles to ensure timely and safe deliveries.
- Followed safety protocols and regulations to maintain compliance during transportation.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to assess vehicle readiness and safety.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo efficiently, optimizing space and weight distribution.
- Communicated with dispatchers to coordinate routes and delivery schedules effectively.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, mileage, and fuel usage for reporting purposes.
- Adapted to changing traffic conditions, ensuring adherence to delivery timelines.
- Operated Class A vehicles across diverse routes, ensuring timely deliveries and adherence to safety regulations.
Deliver Driver Class C
Oreily Auto Parts
03.2023 - 11.2024
- Operated delivery vehicles safely and efficiently to ensure timely distribution of auto parts.
- Conducted thorough vehicle inspections to maintain operational safety and compliance with regulations.
- Managed inventory by accurately tracking stock levels and assisting with restocking as needed.
- Provided exceptional customer service through effective communication and problem resolution during deliveries.
- Maintained detailed logs of deliveries, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
Package Handler
Fedex Ground
03.2018 - 03.2023
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Assembled, sealed, and loaded packages into correct trucks.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
Education
Gobind Trucking School
High School Diploma -
Cesar Chaves Highschool
1001 Arroyo Ave, San Fernando, CA 91340Swift Transportation Trucking School
Skills
- Health and safety awareness
- Safe driving practices
- Effective communication
- Adaptability to weather conditions
- Defensive driving techniques
- GPS navigation systems
- Hazardous materials handling
- Route planning expertise
- Customer service
- Time management
- Long-haul driving
- Heavy lifting
- Refer experienced
- Dry van
- Hazmat materials
- Fork lift operator
- 3000 miles a week
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Hazmat Driver Class a
Centra Transportation
08.2025 - Current
Class A Driver
Swift Transportation
11.2024 - 07.2025
Deliver Driver Class C
Oreily Auto Parts
03.2023 - 11.2024
Package Handler
Fedex Ground
03.2018 - 03.2023
Gobind Trucking School
High School Diploma -
Cesar Chaves Highschool
Swift Transportation Trucking School
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