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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Work Contracts Held
Languages
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Christopher De La Cruz

Waterbury,CT

Summary

With a proven track record at OnTime Logistics Services LLC, I excel in fleet management and possess a keen ability to resolve customer complaints effectively. My expertise spans vehicle maintenance and route planning, ensuring operational excellence and safety. Demonstrated leadership in negotiating contracts and streamlining operations highlights my strategic and interpersonal skills. Talented Truck Driver with good route planning, payment handling and customer service skills. Offering 5 years of industry experience and basic maintenance knowledge. Performance-driven and detail-oriented with methodical approach to following through on every need.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

OnTime Logistics Services LLC
11.2021 - Current
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
  • Maintained current Class A CDL with Tanker and Doubles and Triples endorsements.
  • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.

Dispatch Intern

Simple Logistics Inc
04.2019 - 07.2021
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Booked and dispatched dry-van tractor trailers.
  • Performed daily yard checks and equipment inspections.
  • Attended all company meetings and events as a note-taker and created company records for said events.
  • Negotiated contract rates with freight brokers.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.

Education

High School Diploma -

John F. Kennedy High School
Waterbury, CT
06-2020

Skills

  • Doubles/Triples experience
  • Understanding of hydraulics/PTO usage
  • Walking floor experience
  • Route planning expertise

  • Safe driving practices
  • Fleet management
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Regulatory compliance

Certification

  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles.
  • Double/Triple Trailers Endorsement (T) - Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles.
  • Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) - Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles.
  • Alcohol & Drug Testing Regulations Training Certificate – Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
  • Electronic Logging Device Compliance Training – Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
  • Hours of Service Compliance Training – Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Work Contracts Held

Hormel Foods (2022)(Mechanicsburg, PA): 5 Month long contract held. Dry-van shelf stable food products were transported. Over 100 loads delivered successfully. Regularly dealt with high-weight grocery deliveries.


48Forty Solutions (2022)(Eastford, CT): 24 Month long contract held. Transported empty and loaded dry-van trailers from a pallet production plant to its customers. Regularly dealt with drop and hook operations and successfully delivered over 500 incident-free loads to customers.


Triton Brands (2023)(Stamford, CT): 12 Month long contract held. Hauled bottled water from water production plants in Hollis Center and Poland Springs, Maine. Delivered water into various local grocery distribution centers and dealt with high-weight loads regularly.


Oak Ridge Waste (2023)(Shelton, CT): 12 Month long contract held. Using walking floor trailers, I hauled single stream recycling and municipal solid waste from local transfer stations to various processing plants. Contract required following various PPE regulations and prioritizing safety above all. Regularly hauled ultra high-weight loads into plants. 

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Professional Working
Portuguese
Limited Working
Albanian
Limited Working

Timeline

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

OnTime Logistics Services LLC
11.2021 - Current

Dispatch Intern

Simple Logistics Inc
04.2019 - 07.2021
  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles.
  • Double/Triple Trailers Endorsement (T) - Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles.
  • Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) - Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles.
  • Alcohol & Drug Testing Regulations Training Certificate – Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
  • Electronic Logging Device Compliance Training – Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
  • Hours of Service Compliance Training – Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

High School Diploma -

John F. Kennedy High School
Christopher De La Cruz