Fernando Martinez
San Ysidro,CA
Summary
Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning and serving. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 20+ years in logistics.
Bringing hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history in transportation positions. Proficient in operating trailer trucks and yard goat trailers, as well as securing products with maximum efficiency. Well-organized and knowledgeable in meeting customer needs, coordinating paperwork and meeting company objectives.
Organized Truck Driver with proven track record of delivering within specified time frames. Customer-focused and strong communicator to effectively interact with others. Quick learner with management potential.
Talented Truck Driver with good route planning and customer service skills. Offering 20+ years of experience and basic maintenance knowledge. Performance-driven and detail-oriented with methodical approach to following through on every need.
Possessing exemplary safety record and in-depth knowledge of DOT regulations. Skilled in navigating. Committed to providing excellent customer service and delivering freight on time.
Dependable candidate experienced in navigating and managing paperwork for cross-border shipments. In-depth knowledge of route logistics and vehicle maintenance needs.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Trailer Driver
Via Logistics
07.2021 - 09.2023
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate transportation schedules.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads, and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
- Obtained signatures from customers upon delivery of goods.
- Drove safely in various weather and road conditions to avoid accidents.
- Cleaned vehicle regularly to maintain professional appearance.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.
- Minimized liability by consistently following road rules when driving.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Updated logs and tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements.
- Answered, scheduled, and responded to reservation calls at specific times and locations.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism and discretion when working with high-value clients.
- Generated consistent referrals and repeat business by providing friendly and fast service.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
- Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
Trailer Driver
JL Xpress
10.2015 - 07.2021
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate transportation schedules.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads, and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
- Obtained signatures from customers upon delivery of goods.
- Drove safely in various weather and road conditions to avoid accidents.
- Cleaned vehicle regularly to maintain professional appearance.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.
- Minimized liability by consistently following road rules when driving.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism and discretion when working with high-value clients.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Updated logs and tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements.
- Answered, scheduled, and responded to reservation calls at specific times and locations.
- Generated consistent referrals and repeat business by providing friendly and fast service.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
Yard Goat Driver
Factory2U
03.2013 - 10.2015
- Operated yard truck to move empty and loaded trailers safely throughout yard.
- Informed supervisor and shipping lead about shipping concerns to avoid backups.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Increased storage capacity of distribution center with planned loading strategies to increase output with cross-docking.
- Completed daily equipment checks of fluid levels and monitored equipment for damage or leaks.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
Trailer Driver
Las Higueras Trucking
05.2000 - 08.2013
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate transportation schedules.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads, and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
- Obtained signatures from customers upon delivery of goods.
- Drove safely in various weather and road conditions to avoid accidents.
- Cleaned vehicle regularly to maintain professional appearance.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.
- Minimized liability by consistently following road rules when driving.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism and discretion when working with high-value clients.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Updated logs and tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements.
- Answered, scheduled, and responded to reservation calls at specific times and locations.
- Generated consistent referrals and repeat business by providing friendly and fast service.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
Education
No Degree - High School
Conalep
Mexico06.1995
Skills
- Equipment Repairs
- Shipping and Packaging
- Trailer Loading
- Planning Abilities
- Safe Driving Techniques
- Order Picking and Processing
- Route Logs
- DOT Requirements
- Reading Comprehension
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Federal Regulations
- Shipping Containers
- Vehicle Inspection
- Critical Thinking
- GPS and Route Planning
- Analytical Approach
- Logistics Planning
- Complex Problem-Solving
- DOT Compliance
- Customer Relationships
- Daily Logs
- Time Management
- Trip Planning
- Prevention Techniques
- Class a Commercial Driver's License
- Adjusting Routes
- Routing Optimization
- Brand Loyalty
- Corrective Actions
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Efficient Trip Planner
- Coupling and Uncoupling
- Safety Assessments
- Unloading and Inspections
- Commercial Driving
- Safety Practices
- Customer Deliveries
- Moving Pallets
- Logging Tractors
- Inquiry Response
- Fuel Logs
- Cargo Handling
- Basic Repairs
- Route Management
- Weight Limits
- Freight Inspection
- Delivery and Trip Logs
- Basic Vehicle Safety
- Customer Retention
- Daily Vehicle Inspections
- Document Verification
- Team Goals
- OSHA Requirements
- Vehicle Checklists
- Operational Efficiency
- Route Navigation Software
- Cargo-Specific Procedures
- Resolving Shipping and Delivery Problems
- Accident Prevention
- Traffic Observations
- Inspecting Assets
- Legal Compliance
- Manage Loads
Timeline
Trailer Driver
Via Logistics
07.2021 - 09.2023
Trailer Driver
JL Xpress
10.2015 - 07.2021
Yard Goat Driver
Factory2U
03.2013 - 10.2015
Trailer Driver
Las Higueras Trucking
05.2000 - 08.2013
No Degree - High School
Conalep
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