Andres Garcia
Rotonda West,FL
Summary
ANDRES GARCIA PROFILE Safety Focused | Team Player | Dependable | Professional | Punctual Recently certified in driving Class A vehicles as a CDL Driver looking for a Semi-Truck Driving position. Over 35 years of experience in the transportation industry as a dependable and safe driver. Proficient flatbed and box truck driver with additional experience in working in a warehouse environment. Certified forklift operator with over 10 years’ experience of handling material, delivering product and providing excellent customer service. Good driving record (Clean 3-year MVR available) Current DOT Medical Card Ability to pass a criminal background check Ability to pass a DOT drug screening Ability to pass DOT physical exam Hours of Service Compliant & Trained in using ELD
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Class A Peterbilt Driver for Dot Lumber,
5251 Linwood Road
02.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean driving record, adhering to [State] laws and safety standards.
- Skilled driving in poor weather conditions.
- Kept vehicles well maintained and clean for pleasant passenger experiences.
- Skilled in operation of automatic and standard transmission vehicles.
- Trained to properly secure various types of cargo.
- Navigated complex routes without use of GPS or wayfinding in areas of low signal.
- Balanced heavy workload using excellent time management skills to meet delivery and route deadlines.
- Demonstrated level-headedness in emergency situations involving passengers or vehicles.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
Class A CDL Trainee
Suncoast Trucking Academy, Inc
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Successfully completed all studies prescribed for the Class A CDL 160-hour training course
- Including passing driver qualifications, driver hours of service, driver wellness and training requirements set forth in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for entry lever driver training in compliance with 49 CFR 280.503.
Truck Driver
Shoreline Lumber
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Responsible for safely driving the most efficient route to the job site, while observing and obeying all traffic laws and safety regulations as well as company policies/procedures
- Assisted in loading and/or securing materials on trucks daily and help unload materials by using crane, conveyor, piggybacks and/or by hand.
- 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.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
Truck Driver
ASW - Aluminum Specialty Wholesale
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Drove a flatbed, box or van trucks to deliver and unload product while providing superior customer service
- Delivery route starts in South Florida up to Orlando and Jacksonville.
- 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.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
Warehouse Worker & Truck Driver
Commercial Residential Aluminum
12.2017 - 11.2020
- Functioned as a receiver in the warehouse, handling material, working on builds in the workshop, building sidewalls and rooftop structures for pool enclosures
- Additionally, operated a flatbed delivery driver where I delivered material to worksites, including material to make pool enclosures, patio enclosures, lanai extensions, aluminum railing and fencing, gutters, carports and walkway covers.
- Operated forklift to safely move and safeguard stock and supplies in warehouse.
- Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Operated moving truck safely to deliver items to destination without nicks or scratches.
Warehouse Receiver & Machine Operator
Tervis
12.2010 - 12.2017
- Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
- Operated forklift and other warehouse equipment to safely move and store goods.
- Unpacked and inspected all incoming shipments, addressing discrepancies with suppliers.
- Reduced safety hazards by maintaining clean and orderly warehouse environment.
- Checked shipments for properly labelling and palletizing to reduce risk of damage.
- Maintained accurate records of shipments, receipts and inventories for ease of tracking.
- Executed quality control procedures to verify acceptable condition of goods.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Stayed accountable for organized and orderly warehouse storage and product transport.
- Worked with suppliers to facilitate timely delivery and accurate inventory movements.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Recorded incoming and outgoing shipments for accurate tracking.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
- Corresponded with carrier representatives to make arrangements and provide instructions for shipment and delivery of orders.
- Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
- Requisitioned new supplies and maintained storage areas for smooth department operations.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Defiance High School
Defiance, OH1980
Skills
- Load Safety
- Efficiency and Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspections
- Spanish Fluency
- Tractor Trailer Driving
- Safe Driving Practices
- GPS Systems
- Safety
- Customer Service
- Responsible Driver
- Familiarity with DOT Regulations
- Inspecting Deliveries
- Customer Relationships
- Four-Axle Vehicles
- Residential Delivery Etiquette
- Equipment Monitoring
- Map Reading Skills
- Local Routes Understanding
- Fleet Safety Certified
- Heavy Hauling
- Advanced Planning
- Forklift Operation
- Excellent Sense of Direction
- GPS and Route Planning
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Current CDL License
- Inventory Accuracy
- Loading and Unloading
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Experienced Manual Transmission Driver
- Time Management
- Freight Expertise
- Commercial Driving Experience
- Materials Transport
- Fluent in English
- DOT Regulations
- Knowledge of State Roads and Highways
Timeline
CDL Class A Peterbilt Driver for Dot Lumber,
5251 Linwood Road
02.2023 - Current
Class A CDL Trainee
Suncoast Trucking Academy, Inc
12.2022 - 01.2023
Truck Driver
Shoreline Lumber
07.2021 - 10.2021
Truck Driver
ASW - Aluminum Specialty Wholesale
11.2020 - 07.2021
Warehouse Worker & Truck Driver
Commercial Residential Aluminum
12.2017 - 11.2020
Warehouse Receiver & Machine Operator
Tervis
12.2010 - 12.2017
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Defiance High School
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