Benito Olivares
Shafter
Summary
Professional CDL driver with a proven track record transporting hazardous materials and operating complex equipment, including tank trailers and multi-speed transmissions. Highly proficient in loading/unloading, conducting pre-trip and post-trip inspections, and navigating assigned routes efficiently. Recognized for dependability, safety compliance, and strong teamwork.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CDL Class A Driver
Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
02.2021 - Current
- Operate doubles and single tank trailers transporting hazardous materials, using 13- and 18-speed semi truck in compliance with DOT and safety regulations.
- Safely loaded and secured materials in trailers to ensure proper weight distribution and regulatory compliance.
- Unloaded trailers utilizing forklifts, hand trucks, and other material-handling equipment.
- Transported loads along designated routes and delivered materials to correct destinations on schedule.
- Obtained shipping bills, delivery receipts, and required signatures; returned all completed documentation to the shipping office.
- Removed empty skids from trailers and transported them to designated staging or piling areas.
- Performed routine vehicle inspections and basic service tasks, including checking oil, coolant, fuel, and tire pressure daily.
- Provided professional, courteous customer service to internal teams and external clients.
- Assisted with dispatch operations, including scheduling routes and planning work assignments for drivers as needed.
- Complete weight tags, bills of lading, and hazardous material shipping documents
- Occasionally receive product-order inquiries via phone and email.
- Provide direction and instructions (verbal and written) to customers and employees.
- Track and maintain inventory of products stored in warehouse and in bulk storage.
- Calculate total quantities of product by weight and/or volumetric measurements.
- Perform customer service duties as needed by responding to calls and visitors in a professional manner.
- Responsible for product transfers between locations. While assigning and monitoring drivers throughout routes.
Fleet Controller
Safety Network
06.2019 - 12.2020
- Plan and schedule team workloads based on preventative maintenance tasks, utilizing budget and personnel
- Manage and maintain company maintenance program, work order data and recurring preventative maintenance schedules
- Ensure vehicle documentation (i.e., registration, insurance, etc.) is current and kept in vehicle as required.
- Track and provide recurring maintenance data reports to Management
- Review DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports) and distribute the noted defects via work orders to the correct personnel for repair/defect correction and confirmation of Mechanic sign off’s.
- Ensure all company safety policies are frequently reviewed, tailgated & enforced. (LOTO, Hot Works, Fall Protection etc.)
- Report any in yard(s) spills, falls, incidents to Division Manager as required.
- Coordinate and direct the activities of all shop personnel including mechanics and welders.
- Assign tasks for the mechanical repair of heavy duty trucks.
- Maintain parts inventory and container tracking.
- Monitor maintenance work flow and ensures tasks are completed in a timely manner and to company standards.
- Administer DOT and preventative maintenance programs while ensuring shop personnel is following safe work practices.
Dispatcher- Tow Truck Driver
Bakersfield city towing
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Provided communication and support services to drivers in a professional manner; while maintaining contact with the drivers throughout shift.
- Responsible for routing and scheduling with drivers to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Data entry of all service orders and fulfilled completed orders.
- Maintained and completed filing of service orders and route sheets.
- Collaborated with management to help modify routes to accommodate the needs of customers.
- Cultivated strong relationships with drivers and customers to reduce service disruptions from last minute schedule changes.
- Monitored any sudden route changes or road construction issues and work with drivers to establish new routes for timely pick up and deliveries.
- Maintained reporting systems required by general management.
- Monitored and controlled the performance of the department using appropriate reports, tracking systems.
- Responded to calls dispatched to me in a safe, timely manner when necessary.
- Communicated with dispatch to relay necessary information and document my status in servicing a call as well as accurate ETA's when requested.
- Professionally and safely performed emergency road service duties dispatched to me.
- Performed damage free towing.
- Completed minor roadside repairs, excluding highways
- Responsible for daily inspections safety inspections and logs,
- Maintained equipment, tools, and rigging inventory.
- Completed pre-shift inspections prior to beginning duty.
Vacuum Truck Operator
Knight's Pumping & Portable Services
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Performed safety inspections as required by DOT and maintaining a DOT driver log and records according to regulations and requirements.
- Loading, hauling and unloading of fluids and products using a tractor-trailer following DOT guidelines
- Conducted pre and post-trip inspections of tractor trailer unit, including, but not limited to, hoses, fittings, and valves.
- Completed work tickets and maintaining daily inventory of tools, fittings, and hose connections on the unit.
- Responsible for completion of DOT logs, pre-job work plans, journey management assessments, near miss reports, and other required inspection reports, as applicable.
- Maintained daily logs, time sheets, dispatch and trip reports as well.
Education
High school diploma -
Shafter High School
Shafter, CA06.2014
Skills
- Ability to function in high stress situations
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of general purchasing operations
- Knowledge of agricultural fertilizer and pesticides
- Bilingual in English/Spanish
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Infor EAM
- Knowledge of Brake Repair, Automotive Repair, Vehicle Maintenance
- Load & Unload
- Commercial Driving (3 years)
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Facilities Maintenance
- Forklift (9 years)
- Welding
- Tanker Experience
- Interdepartmental coordination; scheduling
Certification
- CDL A
- Tanker Endorsement
- Hazmat Endorsement
- Double Triples
- Endorsements: H (Hazardous Materials) - N (Tank vehicles) - X (Tank + Hazardous) - T (Double/triple trailers)
Languages
Spanish - Expert
Timeline
CDL Class A Driver
Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
02.2021 - Current
Fleet Controller
Safety Network
06.2019 - 12.2020
Dispatcher- Tow Truck Driver
Bakersfield city towing
02.2019 - 05.2019
Vacuum Truck Operator
Knight's Pumping & Portable Services
01.2017 - 01.2019
High school diploma -
Shafter High School