Diana Martinez
CDL DRIVER/ MANAGEMENT/LOGISTICS
Irving,TX
Summary
Hardworking and passionate carrier builder seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure the position for dispatcher coordinator or any other position available to continue growing. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Candidate eager to help team achieve company goals, in transportation and dispatching. Strong problem-solving and multitasking skills with good understanding about transportation management systems and GPS tracking software. Highly collaborative individual works well under pressure.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Class A CDL Driver
Iron Mountain
01.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated strong adaptability in navigating various weather conditions, road hazards, and traffic situations while maintaining safe operations at all times.
- Completed deliveries or loads pick ups on-schedule by planning good routes and efficiently completing transfers.
- Kept detailed records of miles driven, fuel expenses, and delivery information for reporting purposes.
- Minimized breakdowns and complex mechanical issues by inspecting trucks each day and completing routine maintenance.
- Contributed to team success by collaborating with dispatchers, warehouse staff, and other drivers to optimize performance.
- Coordinated closely with dispatchers for real-time updates on route changes or potential delays due to unforeseen circumstances.
Truck Driver
AJ Rico Trucking
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Operate truck safety at all times
- Inspected truck prior to and after completing shifts, nothing damage or issues
- Drove truck in a safe and professional manner on public highways and at various job sites when delivering or picking up materials
- Physical work often to shovel material off the trailer
- Transport asphalt, flex base, rock, top soil, etc
- Strong work ethic, good understanding of highway traffic signs and signals
- Able to communicate with clients to assist them on new orders
- Drive end dump trucks, flat beds or dry vans with materials or machinery to new sites or clients as need it.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication with clients during pickups and deliveries.
CDL DRIVER
Ryder Logistic
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order
- Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations
- Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate
- Couple or uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines, or manipulating fifth-wheel locks.
- Ensured safe transportation of goods by meticulously adhering to company safety procedures and federal regulations.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
SKYLARK TRANSPORTATION
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties
- Determine staffing requirements, and interview, hire and train new employees, or oversee those personnel processes
- Monitor businesses and agencies to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed services while staying within budgetary limits
- Manage the movement of goods into and out of production facilities.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
- Handled staff training initiatives aimed at upskilling the workforce to meet dynamic industry demands.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
DISPATCHER CLERK
GLOBE ENERGY
11.2012 - 12.2014
- Schedule or dispatch workers, work crews, equipment, or service vehicles to appropriate locations, according to customer requests, specifications, or needs, using radios or telephones
- Relay work orders, messages, or information to or from work crews, supervisors, or field inspectors, using telephones or two-way radios
- Monitor personnel or equipment locations and utilization to coordinate service and schedules
- Advise personnel about traffic problems, such as construction areas, accidents, congestion, weather conditions, or other hazards
- Order supplies or equipment and issue them to personnel.
- Managed high-stress situations, prioritizing tasks to maintain optimal productivity levels in a fast-paced environment.
- Trained new employees on established procedures, providing ongoing mentorship for their continued growth and success within the company.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with empathy and professionalism, leading to successful conflict resolution.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols and regulations, reducing the potential for accidents or incidents on the job site.
- Oversaw route and condition of field units to manage daily schedule and maintain organized shifts.
- Managed conflict resolutions with customers, drivers and other personnel to encourage professional relationships and promote respect.
STAFFING MANAGER
LONE STAR STAFFING
10.2009 - 11.2012
- Identify staff vacancies and recruit, interview and select applicants
- Allocate human resources, ensuring appropriate matches between personnel
- Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems
- Plan, organize, direct, control or coordinate the personnel, training, or labor relations activities of an organization.
CDL TRUCK DRIVER
RICH LOGISTICS
07.2006 - 10.2009
- Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations
- Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chains, binders, or covers
- Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles
- Couple or uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines, or manipulating fifth-wheel locks.
Education
DIPLOMA -
MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL
Laredo, TX01.1992
Skills
- Pallet Jack and Forklift Operator
- Warehouse Experience
- Customer service
- Load & unload
- Supervising experience
- Computer networking
- Decision-Making
- Customer Relations
- Strong Work Ethic
- Communication Equipment Operation
- Dispatch Software Familiarity
- Prioritizing calls
Certification
- Tanker endorsement
- CDL A
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Class A CDL Driver
Iron Mountain
01.2024 - Current
Truck Driver
AJ Rico Trucking
01.2019 - 01.2024
CDL DRIVER
Ryder Logistic
01.2017 - 12.2018
OPERATIONS MANAGER
SKYLARK TRANSPORTATION
01.2015 - 12.2016
DISPATCHER CLERK
GLOBE ENERGY
11.2012 - 12.2014
STAFFING MANAGER
LONE STAR STAFFING
10.2009 - 11.2012
CDL TRUCK DRIVER
RICH LOGISTICS
07.2006 - 10.2009
DIPLOMA -
MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL