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Daniel Wood

Colton,CALIFORNIA

Summary

Commercial driver and instructor with a strong safety record, including accident- and ticket-free driving. Brings hands-on experience in CDL instruction, pre-trip inspections, air brake testing, and coaching student drivers on road rules and safe vehicle operation.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Truck driving Instructor

ASD Logistics
Fontana, California
02.2023 - Current
  • I am currently an instructor with ASD Logistics. My role is to instruct student drivers on safe vehicle operation and road rules. Safety is a priority at ASD. I instruct how to safely conduct turns, lane changes and how to read traffic signs in a commercial vehicle according to DMV rules and safety regulations.
  • Worked closely with on-the-road driver trainees regarding key driving points to emphasize capabilities and needs of individual students. I also teach students how to perform air brake tests and pre trip inspections on a commercial vehicle.

Owner/Operator Trucking

Hammer It Corporation
Colton, CA
10.2018 - 02.2023

Started my own trucking company in September of 2010.

I was the owner/operator/president

Set and administered annual operating budget, consistently maintaining controls and preventing overages

Oversee the maintenance, safety and needed permits to properly and safely operate a semi-truck

Oversee a part-time employee and manage payroll

Dispatch booked loads to various cities and out of state

Oversee and participate in safety programs and drug/alcohol classes needed for state compliance

Have 33 years in trucking without an accident/ticket

Hostler

Union Pacific Railroad
Long Beach, CA
09.2013 - 09.2018

Moved containers to and from the train utilizing a hostler truck

Managed movement of containers using a computer system

Owner/Operator Trucking

FedEx
Rialto, CA
09.1998 - 09.2013

Owned/operated semi-trucks and delivered various freight for FedEx Ground

Quick Fix Mechanic

Boeing Aircraft
Long Beach, CA
09.1997 - 09.1998

Received blueprints and manufactured parts using various tools and machinery

Supervisor

Ikea
Ontario, CA
05.1992 - 09.1997

Supervised loading and unloading of merchandise

Entered figures into the computer

Managed employees

Metal Bonder

McDonnell Douglas Aircraft
Torrance, California
12.1986 - 01.1992

Assembled aircraft parts using various tools

The job consisted of; measuring, drilling, countersinking, riveting, sealing and reading blueprints

Education

High School Diploma -

Redondo Union High School
Redondo Beach, CA

Skills

  • Goal-oriented
  • Processes and procedures
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Organized
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Adaptive team player
  • Detail-oriented
  • Effective team player
  • Time management
  • Strong communication skills
  • Excellent multi-tasker
  • Courteous demeanor
  • Air brake testing
  • Pre trip inspections
  • CDL instruction
  • Road rule training
  • Defensive driving
  • Vehicle safety
  • Driver coaching
  • Clear communication
  • Safety mindset
  • Roadside safety instruction
  • Route planning
  • Student observation
  • Roadside safety
  • Traffic laws expertise
  • Patience and tact
  • Student records
  • Defensive driving techniques
  • Vehicle mechanical operations
  • Driver's license requirements
  • Emergency driving
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Basic vehicle inspection
  • State driving requirements
  • Driving demonstration
  • Safe driving procedures
  • Basic vehicle safety
  • Skill development
  • Performance evaluation
  • Good judgment
  • Multitasking Abilities

Timeline

Truck driving Instructor

ASD Logistics
02.2023 - Current

Owner/Operator Trucking

Hammer It Corporation
10.2018 - 02.2023

Hostler

Union Pacific Railroad
09.2013 - 09.2018

Owner/Operator Trucking

FedEx
09.1998 - 09.2013

Quick Fix Mechanic

Boeing Aircraft
09.1997 - 09.1998

Supervisor

Ikea
05.1992 - 09.1997

Metal Bonder

McDonnell Douglas Aircraft
12.1986 - 01.1992

High School Diploma -

Redondo Union High School
Daniel Wood