Frankie Mercado
Cape Coral,FL
Summary
Experienced Class A CDL Truck Driver offering solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about trucks and trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation and business needs. Experienced Truck Driver with expertise operating box trucks, and dump trucks. Safety-focused truck driver skilled in customer service and following DOT requirements and good safety practices. Licensed for CDL Class A operation. Responsible Truck Driver with expertise in planning routes, collecting payments and resolving customer service issues. Advanced inspection skills and defensive driving abilities. Service-oriented with strong attention to detail and systematic approach to safety. Tireless, mechanically-savvy road-warrior with proven history of meeting any trucking challenge. Resourceful, steady and patient, with practiced success at getting products to destinations intact and on time.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Truck Driver
J&J Transportations
North Richland Hills, TX
06.2022 - 03.2024
- Checked vehicle before and after trips for mechanical items and safety issues.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections of the truck, including checking fluid levels and tire pressure.
- Maintained logbook of working hours, following federal regulations on rest breaks.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using appropriate equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Delivered goods to customers in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy of delivery.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws and maintained safe driving practices at all times.
- Ensured that cargo was properly secured in the trailer prior to departure from loading dock.
- Reported delays, accidents or other traffic incidents to dispatch office immediately.
- Inspected trailers for proper functioning of brakes, lights, signals, tires and other safety equipment.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding delivery instructions or changes in routes due to weather or traffic conditions.
- Kept vehicles in good operating condition with thorough inspections and basic maintenance.
- Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Used ropes and blocks to safely secure cargo for transport.
- Loaded and unloaded vehicles at distribution center and delivery address.
- Determined optimal routes based on GPS application information and knowledge of local routes.
- Conducted emergency vehicle repairs to restore safety and dependability.
Truck Driver
Markette Inc.
Houston, TX
02.2013 - 01.2018
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Provided customer service by responding to inquiries about services offered or directions to destination locations.
- Managed personal driving time according to Hours of Service regulations.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning alcohol use while operating a commercial motor vehicle.
- Stayed informed regarding changes in transportation laws and regulations that could affect operations.
- Participated in training sessions related to defensive driving techniques, new technologies used in trucks and trailers, accident prevention methods.
- Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating a CMV.
- Contributed ideas for improving operational efficiency during team meetings or one-on-one conversations with supervisors.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Provided top product shipment delivery quality control, eliminating downtime and maximizing revenue.
- Conducted emergency roadside repairs, changed tires, replaced light bulbs and installed fuses and tire chains.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
Truck Driver
Gator Gypsm
North Fort Myers, Florida
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Executed timely deliveries by navigating routes and adhering to schedules.
- Communicated with dispatch regarding delivery status and potential issues.
- Adhered to local traffic laws and safety regulations during operations.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
- Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating a CMV.
Education
Class A CDL
MT Training Center
Grand Prairie, TX03-2024
Skills
- Customer Relations
- Management Collaboration
- Quality Assurance
- Project Planning
- Effective Communication
- Experience in Leadership
- Interpersonal Communication
- Multitasking
- Business Development
- GPS Navigation
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Map reading abilities
- Safe Driving Practices
- Route planning expertise
- Load security
- Materials Transport
- Equipment Operation
- Safe Driving
- Cargo Handling
- Delivery Scheduling
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Vehicle inspections
- DOT Compliance
- Dependable and reliable
- Air Brake Certification
- Defensive driver training
- Logistics Planning
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Adaptable navigation
- Traffic law adherence
- Basic vehicle maintenance
- Safe driving practices
- Route logs
- Materials transport
- Invoice verification
- Multi-stop routing
- Heavy lifting
- GPS and route planning
- Equipment operation
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Air brake certification
Timeline
Truck Driver
Gator Gypsm
04.2024 - 06.2025
CDL Truck Driver
J&J Transportations
06.2022 - 03.2024
Truck Driver
Markette Inc.
02.2013 - 01.2018
Class A CDL
MT Training Center
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