Brian Cohen
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Proven track record in commercial driving and safe driving practices, demonstrated during tenure at Cohen Transportation. Excelled in optimizing routes and maintaining vehicles, ensuring on-time deliveries and reducing fuel costs. Skilled in load monitoring and attention to detail, consistently achieving efficient operational standards.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Driver
Darling Ingredients Inc
Las Vegas, NV
09.2025 - Current
- Operated commercial vehicles for timely deliveries across designated routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and readiness.
- Managed paperwork related to deliveries and vehicle maintenance logs.
- Pumped used oil from customers.
- Operated tanker trailer.
- Operated an end dump trailer.
Driver
TCI Transportation
Henderson, Nevada
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted in training new drivers on safety protocols and procedures.
- Communicated with customers regarding service inquiries and concerns.
- Maintained accurate logs of vehicle mileage and service records.
- Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Documented daily mileage, gas, and other data.
- Adhered to company policies and procedures related to safety and security standards.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor.
- Secured merchandise, avoiding damage during transportation.
- Checked loads to ensure that cargo was secure and distributed evenly.
- Assisted with loading and unloading freight when necessary.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from truck using hand-trucks or pallet jacks.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure operational safety.
Driver/Dispatcher
Cohen Transportation
11.2011 - 01.2025
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Dispatched drivers for pick up and deliveries.
- Scheduled, coordinated and monitored the movement of trucks to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Processed invoices, bills of lading and other documents related to truck dispatching.
- Reviewed freight bills for accuracy prior to payment processing.
Driver
Grimey Waste Management
05.2006 - 01.2011
- Drove roll-off truck for open top bins.
- Delivered and picked up open top bins to customers.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
Driver
Republic Services
05.2005 - 03.2006
- Drove roll-off truck for compactors and open top bins.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Delivered and picked up compactors and open top bins to customers.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
Driver
Reddy Ice
05.2004 - 12.2004
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Operated forklift and pallet jacks.
Race and Sports Admin
Mirage Hotel & Casino
11.2003 - 02.2004
- Posted final scores and odds of major sporting events.
- Made copies of odds and race sheets as needed.
Barback
Next Door Lounge
08.1991 - 03.2002
- Restocked ice, condiments, and snacks.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Replaced empty kegs and soda syrups.
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
- Restocked glassware, cleaned tables and organized supplies to meet demanding trading periods throughout shift.
Driver
Southern Wines & Spirits
08.1996 - 01.2001
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
- Expedited deliveries to meet customer deadlines and requirements.
- Identified mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and reported serious concerns to management.
- Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
- Operated forklift and pallet jacks.
- Pulled orders for customers and loaded them into trucks.
Warehouse Delivery Driver
Collins Produce
04.1991 - 09.1995
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
- Expedited deliveries to meet customer deadlines and requirements.
- Identified mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and reported serious concerns to management.
- Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
- Operated forklift and pallet jacks.
- Pulled orders for customers and loaded them into trucks.
- Received orders for inventory.
Education
High School Diploma -
Storm King School
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NYSkills
- Basic vehicle repairs
- Vehicle inspection
- Route optimization
- Customer service
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Business management
Certification
- CDL Class A
- HAZMAT Endorsement
- Doubles and Triples Endorsement
- Tanker Endorsement
- TWIC Card
Timeline
Driver
Darling Ingredients Inc
09.2025 - Current
Driver
TCI Transportation
01.2025 - Current
Driver/Dispatcher
Cohen Transportation
11.2011 - 01.2025
Driver
Grimey Waste Management
05.2006 - 01.2011
Driver
Republic Services
05.2005 - 03.2006
Driver
Reddy Ice
05.2004 - 12.2004
Race and Sports Admin
Mirage Hotel & Casino
11.2003 - 02.2004
Driver
Southern Wines & Spirits
08.1996 - 01.2001
Barback
Next Door Lounge
08.1991 - 03.2002
Warehouse Delivery Driver
Collins Produce
04.1991 - 09.1995
High School Diploma -
Storm King School