Armando Rivas
Lakewood,CA
Summary
Seasoned Class A Driver with a proven track record at Gold Point Transportation, adept in load securement and maintaining safe driving practices. Demonstrated ability to enhance route efficiency and vehicle safety, significantly reducing downtime. Skilled in defensive driving and effective communication, ensuring timely and secure cargo delivery.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Class A Driver
Stop & Go Logistics Inc
03.2023 - 10.2024
- Transported empty containers and chasis from one terminal to another terminal, from the yard to the terminal, or from the terminal to the yard at the Los Angeles / Long Beach, California Seaport.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on the vehicle, reporting any issues to management for timely repairs and minimizing downtime.
- Maintained safe driving practices for reduced accidents and lower insurance costs.
Class A Driver
Gold Point Transportation
11.2008 - 03.2023
- Provided transportation of cargo containers from the Los Angeles / Long Beach, California Seaport to various local Warehouses and transported the empty containers back to the Los Angeles / Long Beach, Seaport.
- Collaborated with dispatchers for efficient route planning and prompt issue resolution.
- Completed required paperwork accurately, including bills of lading, weight tickets, and inspection forms.
- Performed thorough pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and minimize downtime due to mechanical issues.
Class A Driver
Southern Counties Express
07.1994 - 11.2008
- Provided transportation of cargo containers from the Los Angeles / Long Beach, California Seaport to various local Warehouses and transported the empty containers back to the Los Angeles / Long Beach, Seaport.
- Performed thorough pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and minimize downtime due to mechanical issues.
- Collaborated with dispatchers for efficient route planning and prompt issue resolution.
Education
Bachelor's of Navigation - Navigation
National Institue of Navigation
Union City, El Salvador10-1977
Skills
- Logbook Maintenance Competence
- Pretrip inspections
- Load securement knowledge
- Adherence to Safety Regulations
- Defensive Driving Techniques
- Accident prevention strategies
- Physical Stamina and Endurance
- Trailer Connection and Disconnection
- Transportation of Oversized Loads
- Safe Driving
- Safe Driving Practices
- Class A Commercial Driver's License
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Class A Driver
Stop & Go Logistics Inc
03.2023 - 10.2024
Class A Driver
Gold Point Transportation
11.2008 - 03.2023
Class A Driver
Southern Counties Express
07.1994 - 11.2008
Bachelor's of Navigation - Navigation
National Institue of Navigation