Carlos Chavez
North Fork,California
Summary
Seasoned professional bringing advanced route planning and load management abilities developed over several years of transportation experience. Solid safety record with strong commitment to successful operations and customer satisfaction. Highly organized individual with defensive driving expertise.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Driver Recruiter
CRST Enterprises
Cedar Rapids, IA
11.2021 - Current
- Managed full-cycle recruitment processes from sourcing to onboarding candidates.
- Conducted candidate interviews and screenings to identify high-quality talent for CDL positions, enhancing recruitment outcomes.
- Facilitated interviews and coordinated schedules between candidates and Operations Managers.
- Utilized applicant tracking systems to streamline candidate management and communication.
- Maintained relationships with potential candidates to establish a robust talent pipeline, ensuring timely access to qualified individuals.
Driver Manager(Dispatcher)
CRST Dedicated
Fresno, CA
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Managed driver schedules on a daily basis to ensure safe and timely deliveries and optimal routing.
- Coordinated communication between drivers and customers to address early arrivals or unforeseen delays for pick up or delivery.
- Developed training programs for new drivers to improve performance and ensure safety compliance.
CDL Driver
Gardner Trucking(Now CRST Dedicated)
Fresno, CA
12.2015 - 08.2020
- Operated a 53ft Tractor-Trailer Over-The Road(48 states), Regional(11 Western) and Local(CA only)
- Prioritized safety while maneuvering through traffic by consistently checking mirrors and staying aware of surroundings, particularly regarding reckless drivers.
- Ensured safe and timely pickup and delivery of loads to maintain high customer satisfaction, while keeping accurate records for reference as needed.
- Identified safe parking areas for truck and trailer to facilitate secure rest periods. for my truck and trailer when shutting down for the night. And conducted my post-trip to confirm that my equipment was still up to standards and operational.
Education
Commercial Driver License - CDL Training
Coastal Trucking Institute
Salinas, CA 07.2014 - 09.2014
High School Diploma - General Education
DeWitt Nelson HS
Stockton, CASkills
- Candidate sourcing
- Training program development
- Safety regulations adherence
- Route planning
- Customer service management
Languages
Bi-literate in English and Spanish
Timeline
CDL Driver Recruiter
CRST Enterprises
11.2021 - Current
Driver Manager(Dispatcher)
CRST Dedicated
08.2020 - 11.2021
CDL Driver
Gardner Trucking(Now CRST Dedicated)
12.2015 - 08.2020
Commercial Driver License - CDL Training
Coastal Trucking Institute
07.2014 - 09.2014
High School Diploma - General Education
DeWitt Nelson HS