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Daniell Leal

Truck Driver
Santee,California

Summary

Adept CDL Truck Driver and Heavy Equipment Operator with a proven track record at Coastal Logistics, LLC, Excel in optimizing delivery routes and maintaining DOT compliance, ensuring legal adherence and operational efficiency. Skilled in safe driving practices and logistics planning, approach has significantly enhanced client satisfaction and delivery timeliness. Demonstrates strong mechanical knowledge and effective communication, key to achieving and surpassing job expectations.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Care Aide

Family Members
Fontana, CA
05.2021 - 10.2024

Home Care Aide for family member

CDL Trucking-Heavy Equipment Operator

Coastal Logistics, LLC
05.2010 - 03.2021
  • Performed thorough pre-trip inspections, ensuring vehicle safety and preventing potential issues.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Maintained accurate logbooks for DOT compliance, minimizing fines and violations.
  • Effectively utilized GPS and navigation tools to optimize delivery routes, improving overall efficiency in daily operations.
  • Achieved timely deliveries by planning efficient routes and adhering to schedules.
  • Collaborated with dispatchers to optimize delivery schedules, maximizing efficiency in daily operations.
  • Upheld strict adherence to federal regulations regarding hours of service, ensuring legal compliance at all times.
  • Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
  • Implemented time management skills to balance multiple deliveries within tight deadlines without compromising quality or safety.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and timely updates on delivery status.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
  • Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
  • Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
  • Operated trucks to deliver loads as far as 100 miles from home location.

CDL Trucking-Heavy Equipment Operations

END Trucking, LLC
04.1997 - 10.2010
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Ensured timely project completion with efficient execution of excavation, grading, and site preparation tasks.
  • Optimized machine performance with regular cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance checks in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
  • Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
  • Played a key role in successful project completions by maintaining open lines of communication with supervisors and team members, ensuring timely adjustments to work strategies when needed.
  • Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
  • Maintained accurate logs of equipment operation hours, maintenance activities, and project progress for streamlined record-keeping purposes.
  • Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
  • Collaborated closely with site engineers and project managers to ensure accurate implementation of construction plans.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
  • Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
  • Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
  • Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
  • Performed thorough pre-trip inspections, ensuring vehicle safety and preventing potential issues.
  • Effectively utilized GPS and navigation tools to optimize delivery routes, improving overall efficiency in daily operations.
  • Developed change management project initiative that streamlined production capability and capacity increasing process production by 5%.
  • Maintained accurate records of all equipment '' registration, insurance policies, maintenance logs, and other relevant documentation for easy access during audits or inspections.

Education

High School Diploma -

Norwalk High School
Norwalk, CA

Skills

  • Safe Driving Practices
  • Load securement knowledge
  • Pretrip inspections
  • Basic mechanical knowledge
  • Hazardous Materials Handling
  • Hydraulics
  • Intermodal logistics
  • Class A Commercial Driver's License
  • DOT Compliance
  • Route Planning
  • Logistics Planning
  • Mechanical Knowledge
  • Hazardous Materials Endorsement
  • Forklift Operation
  • Clean Driving Record
  • Manual Transmission

Work Availability

monday
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Accomplishments

  • Earned Class A Doubles, Triples and Tanker Endorsements.
  • Supervised team of 3 staff members.

Languages

English

Timeline

Home Care Aide

Family Members
05.2021 - 10.2024

CDL Trucking-Heavy Equipment Operator

Coastal Logistics, LLC
05.2010 - 03.2021

CDL Trucking-Heavy Equipment Operations

END Trucking, LLC
04.1997 - 10.2010

High School Diploma -

Norwalk High School
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