ARVESTER WARD
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Seasoned P&D Driver with background in delivering wide range of goods safely and efficiently. Familiarity with DOT regulations and current CDL, coupled with knack for route optimization. Strengths include strong time management skills, ability to maintain vehicle in good condition, and consistent adherence to safety protocols. Previous work has resulted in improved delivery efficiency and high levels of customer satisfaction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Local P&D Driver
TForce Freight
Chula Vista, CA, CA
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Pick up and deliver general freight locally using lift gate 53’ 48’ 40’ vans, pup, bobtail or container’s. Outbound dockworker if needed, loading and unloading freight to ensure damage is controlled and optimizing space for maximum capacity and reporting if needed according to OSHA. Hostler staging trailers, and building set for outbound. Complied with FMCSA, DOT, state, company rules and regulations for HOS/ ELD and DOT inspection for road ready CMV.
Local P&D Driver
YRC Freight (Now Yellow Freight)
San Diego, CA
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Pick up and deliver general freight locally using lift gate 53’ vans, pup, bobtail or container’s. Outbound dockworker loading and unloading freight to ensure damage is controlled and optimizing space for maximum capacity and reporting if needed according to OSHA. Hostler staging trailers, and building set for outbound. Complied with FMCSA, DOT, state, company rules and regulations for HOS/ ELD and DOT inspection for road ready CMV.
Class A Commercial Driver
Great Legacy Services, LLC
San Diego, CA
04.2022 - 12.2022
- I drove local, regional, OTR. Pick up, delivery, loading, unloading, completing paperwork according to company requirements, ELD according to FMCSA/ DOT operational requirements for a CMV, and daily maintenance requirements according to DOT to operate a CMV.
Local P&D Driver
RPM/ Odyssey
San Diego, CA
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Pick up and deliver general freight locally using liftgate vans, bobtail or 53’ van. Complied with FMCSA, DOT, state, company rules and regulations for HOS/ ELD and DOT inspection for road ready CMV.
FC Associate
Amazon Prime
San Diego, CA
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Performs production duties as needed: pick/pack orders, receive/ stow product, ensures inventory accuracy, and unloading/loading trucks at or above the rate of expectation for each task. Assists Area Manager in daily management of department/FC duties, including labor, coaching, training and communicating with internal and external suppliers. Continues meeting department performance goals. Ability to work for different managers: managers move around to meet business needs and as Amazon’s business grows. Adapts well to changes in management. Excellent communication skills. Able to coach, train and assist team members. Thinks outside of the box; searches for innovative solutions. Demonstrates a positive work attitude and leadership skills. Demonstrates a commitment to a culture of safety.
Class A Commercial Driver
Robert Heath Trucking Co
Dallas, TX
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Safely transported frozen & dry freight with a 53’ refrigerated unit between various locations local, regional, and dedicated. Performing truck inspections to ensure that all paperwork, mechanical systems are proper, safe, and legal in compliance with DOT. Complied with Federal, commercial, state, company regulations, and ELD. Notified dispatch of any traffic violations, road accidents, and vehicle breakdowns to management.
Local P&D Driver
RMG/ APOLLO
Mira Mesa, CA
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Safely transported 48’ flatbed/ forklift attachment for recycle and dry freight between various locations local, and regional. Completed truck inspections to make sure that all mechanical systems are proper, safe, and legal for DOT compliance. Complied with Federal, commercial, state and company regulations. Reported any traffic violations, road accidents, and vehicle breakdowns to management.
Class A Commercial Driver
Big Foote Transport
Las Vegas, NV
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Safely transported freight and raw material between various locations local, regional, and OTR with a 53 van. Performed truck inspections to ensure that all paperwork, mechanical systems are proper, safe and legal. Complied with Federal, state, company regulations, and the ELD and logbook. Reported to dispatch any traffic violations, road accidents, and vehicle breakdowns to management.
Local P&D Driver
FedEx Freight
Sunnyvale, TX
02.2010 - 02.2018
- Picked up, delivered, line haul, and re-power loads with 53’ vans, 25’ pup, 60’ sets, or 28’ box lift gate. Conducted truck inspections on the CMV to prove that all electrical, & mechanical systems are proper, safe & legal. Complied with Federal, commercial, state regulations, and logbook. Notified the dispatch of any traffic violations, road accidents, and vehicle breakdowns to management.
Local P&D Driver
Matheson Tri Gas
Dallas, TX
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Safely transported hazard material load of natural gasses 48’ flatbed, tankers, 40’ crane flatbed unit; between various locations local, regional. I did truck inspections on CMV to be in compliance that all paperwork, electrical, and mechanical systems are proper, safe and legal for road ready CMV. Complied with Federal, commercial, state, city and company regulations. Turned in traffic violations, road accidents, and vehicle breakdowns to management.
Education
Transportation And Materials Moving
Cowtown Trucking School
Fort Worth, TX01-1997
High School Diploma -
A Maceo Smith High School
Dallas, TX05-1990
Skills
- Commercial driver over 20 years
- Management 2 years
- Shipping and receiving 5 years
- Flatbed 2 years
- Forklift 5 years
- Manual and automatic transmission 10 years
- Customer Service
- Safe Driving Record
- Documentation And Reporting
- DOT Compliance
Certification
- TWIC - TRANSPORTATION WAREHOUSE IDENTIFICATION CARD
- SMITH SYSTEM - SAFE DRIVING COURSE
- CDL - DRIVING TRAINING CERTIFICATE
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkPart TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsCareer advancement401k matchPaid time offCompany CultureQuote
The mind is everything. What you think, you become.
Gautama Buddha
Languages
English
Native language
Timeline
Local P&D Driver
TForce Freight
07.2023 - 06.2024
Local P&D Driver
YRC Freight (Now Yellow Freight)
12.2022 - 07.2023
Class A Commercial Driver
Great Legacy Services, LLC
04.2022 - 12.2022
Local P&D Driver
RPM/ Odyssey
02.2021 - 04.2022
FC Associate
Amazon Prime
02.2020 - 03.2021
Class A Commercial Driver
Robert Heath Trucking Co
06.2019 - 03.2020
Local P&D Driver
RMG/ APOLLO
12.2018 - 06.2019
Class A Commercial Driver
Big Foote Transport
03.2018 - 10.2018
Local P&D Driver
FedEx Freight
02.2010 - 02.2018
Local P&D Driver
Matheson Tri Gas
01.2008 - 01.2010
Transportation And Materials Moving
Cowtown Trucking School
High School Diploma -
A Maceo Smith High School
- TWIC - TRANSPORTATION WAREHOUSE IDENTIFICATION CARD
- SMITH SYSTEM - SAFE DRIVING COURSE
- CDL - DRIVING TRAINING CERTIFICATE
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