Daniel Martinez

Class A CDL Driver

Hickman Farms

Riverside, CA

07.2024 - 12.2024

Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
Verified cargo against shipping documents and loaded and unloaded freight using forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other equipment.
Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
Made and broke up sets of trailers by using and handling converter gear, inspected truck equipment such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil and water and performed minor repairs.
Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
Inspected brakes, lights, tires, fuel levels and other important parts to maintain operational safety on the road.
Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
Maintained accurate logs of driving activities to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
Prepared detailed reports outlining trip, vehicle and passenger details.
Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
Completed paperwork accurately in a timely manner.
Verified customer orders arrived on time and in top-quality condition, corresponded precisely to initial order and met with complete customer satisfaction.
Reviewed paperwork for completeness and accuracy, checked orders for correct number of boxes and corrected addresses and support documentation.
Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
Drove commercial vehicles while observing traffic laws and regulations, resulting in safe on-time deliveries.
Performed preventive maintenance tasks such as checking fluid levels and tire pressure.
Followed all applicable traffic laws and reported any incidents or accidents immediately.
Carried out pre-trip inspections according to DOT standards.
Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
Conducted post-trip inspections upon arrival at destination.
Performed pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections using knowledge of safe and effective loading and handling procedures in coordination with company checklist.
Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
Applied barcodes to cargo and used digital scanners to track and locate materials during transportation.
Investigated any reported problems regarding shipping errors or damages.
Assisted in packaging and labeling of products for shipment.
Placed bracing, straps and other protective devices onto items in transit to prevent damage.
Assisted with installing new products or systems according to manufacturer specifications.
Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
Followed safe practices to mix and apply chemicals.
Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.