Dalton Leyva
Elmwood Park,IL
Summary
Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 12+ years in the industry.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
UPS Cartage Services Inc.
10.2021 - 11.2023
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Facilitated loading and unloading processes by working closely with warehouse personnel, minimizing wait times at docks.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
Truck Driver
R&L Carriers
07.2013 - 09.2021
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
Truck Driver
Schneider National Carriers
01.2012 - 05.2013
- Improved on-time delivery rates by effectively planning and executing efficient driving routes.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Removed and unloaded packages from [Type] trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
Education
No Degree - Basic Trades
Triton Community College
River Grove, ILSkills
- Valid Class A CDL driver's license with Hazmat, Tanker, and Doubles endorsement
- Customer-Oriented
- Commercial driving
- DOT Compliance
- Safe Driving
Accomplishments
Received safety award: 2 years accident free from UPS Cartage!
Timeline
Truck Driver
UPS Cartage Services Inc.
10.2021 - 11.2023
Truck Driver
R&L Carriers
07.2013 - 09.2021
Truck Driver
Schneider National Carriers
01.2012 - 05.2013
No Degree - Basic Trades
Triton Community College
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