Christopher Castillo
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Dedicated and safety-focused driver with a clean record and extensive experience at Durham Schools Services. Proven ability to adapt to changing conditions while ensuring timely student transport. Skilled in pre-trip inspections and route planning, complemented by strong problem-solving and customer service abilities. Committed to maintaining high safety standards and regulatory compliance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Driver
Durham Schools Services
Wolfforth, TX
10.2024 - Current
- Transported students safely to and from school, adhering to established routes and schedules.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure bus safety and compliance with regulations.
- Implemented efficient loading and unloading procedures for student passengers.
- Communicated effectively with students, parents, and school staff regarding transportation issues.
- Maintained accurate records of daily routes, incidents, and vehicle maintenance checks.
- Enforced safety protocols to promote a secure environment for all passengers.
- Assisted in training new drivers on operational procedures and safety standards.
- Adapted quickly to changing weather conditions and traffic patterns to ensure timely arrivals.
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary bus interior by regularly inspecting for cleanliness, removing trash, and reporting necessary repairs to management.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
OTR Truck Driver
Artur Express
St Louis, MO
04.2024 - 09.2026
- Delivered freight efficiently across diverse routes, ensuring timely arrival and customer satisfaction.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, maintaining compliance with safety regulations.
- Managed documentation for shipments, including logs and reports, enhancing accuracy in record-keeping.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to optimize route planning and reduce delays during transportation.
- Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments.
- Maintained accurate driving records in accordance with federal laws and regulations.
Delivery Driver
NFI Logistics
Lubbock, TX
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Operated delivery vehicles safely within designated routes and schedules.
- Managed documentation for accurate delivery tracking and inventory control.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections to ensure operational readiness and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize delivery processes and reduce delays.
Delivery Driver
McLane Company
Lubbock, TX
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Assisted in training new drivers on best practices and company policies.
- Utilized GPS systems to navigate efficiently and enhance route planning accuracy.
- Maintained excellent customer service through timely deliveries and communication.
- Implemented improvements in loading procedures, increasing overall efficiency of operations.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
Education
High School Diploma - N/A
Monterey High School
Lubbock, TX05.2006
Skills
Clean driving record
Safety-focused
Weather condition driving
Pre-trip inspections
Defensive driving
Safety practices
Problem-solving
DOT regulations
Elderly and disabled assistance
Disability awareness
Scheduling adherence
Passenger safety
Local traffic regulations
Passenger assistance
Transporting students
Adaptable to change
Inclement weather driving
Map reading
Route planning
Vehicle inspections
Commercial driving
Route navigation
Vehicle maintenance
Team collaboration
DOT standards
CDL class A license
Impeccable safety history
Emergency procedures
Regulatory compliance
Technology-based navigation
Customer service
Time management
Timeline
Bus Driver
Durham Schools Services
10.2024 - Current
OTR Truck Driver
Artur Express
04.2024 - 09.2026
Delivery Driver
NFI Logistics
02.2023 - 09.2023
Delivery Driver
McLane Company
10.2021 - 01.2023
High School Diploma - N/A
Monterey High School