Carlos Gomes
East Providence,RI
Summary
Dedicated professional with strong skills in vehicle inspection, safety compliance, and route planning. Proven ability to ensure cargo safety and contribute to team training. Results-driven transportation specialist with extensive experience in tractor trailer operation. Known for attention to detail and effective problem-solving, contributing to timely deliveries and team training initiatives. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Claflin company
Warwick, Rhode Island
03.2013 - 08.2025
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections for safety compliance.
- Operated tractor trailers for local and long-distance deliveries.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch to coordinate pick-up and delivery schedules.
- Ensured cargo was properly loaded, secured, and protected during transit.
- Adhered to all state and federal transportation regulations consistently.
- Assisted in training new drivers on company policies and safety procedures.
- Managed route planning to optimize fuel efficiency and timely deliveries.
- Reported any mechanical issues to maintenance staff upon returning from trips.
- Monitored traffic conditions in order to plan alternate routes when necessary.
- Ensured all paperwork related to shipments was properly completed before departing on trips.
- Transported goods between various locations while adhering strictly to all applicable laws and regulations.
Education
CDL Class A
New England Tractor Trailer Training School
Pawtucket, RI01-2010
High School Diploma -
Davies Tech
Lincoln, RI06-2006
Skills
- Vehicle inspection
- Tractor trailer operation
- Route planning
- Cargo handling
- Safety compliance
- Customer relationship management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team training
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Calm under pressure
- FLUENT IN [LANGUAGE]
Languages
English
Professional
Portuguese
Professional
Timeline
Claflin company
03.2013 - 08.2025
CDL Class A
New England Tractor Trailer Training School
High School Diploma -
Davies Tech