Gabriel Taylor
Kirtland,NM
Summary
Dynamic and reliable driver with a clean record and extensive experience at Border States. Expert in route planning and time management, consistently achieving on-time deliveries. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving skills, while maintaining safety compliance and optimizing loading processes for improved efficiency.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver, Warehouse Orders
Border States
Farmington, NM
12.2022 - 02.2026
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of vehicles, identifying maintenance needs proactively to ensure safety compliance.
- Implemented organization strategies for storage areas, enhancing accessibility and workflow efficiency.
- Monitored delivery schedules, adapting routes as necessary to accommodate changing logistics requirements.
- Maintained safe driving records by strictly following traffic rules and regulations.
- Performed daily vehicle inspections, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly repairs.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks using pallet jacks or forklifts when required, ensuring proper handling of items.
- Provided exceptional customer service at the point of delivery, addressing concerns and answering questions as needed.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely deliveries and professional communication during pickups and dropoffs.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff for efficient loading and unloading of cargo, minimizing delays in the supply chain process.
- Obtained signatures upon delivery completion, confirming receipt of goods by customers in a timely manner.
- Efficiently navigated various types of vehicles through different road conditions, maintaining safety standards throughout all trips.
- Supported warehouse operations by organizing products on shelves and pallets for easy retrieval during shipment preparation.
- Handled sensitive materials with care, ensuring no damage occurred during transportation or storage periods.
- Streamlined order fulfillment by accurately picking items according to packing lists and invoices.
- Managed time efficiently while on the road to meet strict deadlines for multiple deliveries per shift.
- Maintained detailed logs of miles driven, hours worked, fuel expenses, vehicle maintenance activities.
- Improved delivery efficiency by optimizing routes and adhering to schedules.
- Utilized GPS navigation systems effectively for precise route guidance and seamless transport between destinations.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
- Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
- Expedited deliveries to meet customer deadlines and requirements.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
- Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
- Answered common customer questions and completed paperwork at delivery and pickup locations.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Identified mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and reported serious concerns to management.
- Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
- Operated light trucks to deliver loads as far as Number miles from home location.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently transport materials within warehouse environment.
- Maintained accurate inventory records and stock audits regularly.
- Coordinated inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring timely deliveries to meet operational demands.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize loading processes, reducing turnaround times significantly.
- Assisted in training new drivers on safety protocols and best practices for equipment operation.
Driver, Warehouse Orders
BHP Billiton
Waterflow, NM
03.2002 - 11.2022
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently transport materials within warehouse environment.
- Coordinated inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring timely deliveries to meet operational demands.
- Maintained accurate inventory records, assisting in stock audits regularly.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize loading processes, reducing turnaround times significantly.
- Assisted in training new drivers on safety protocols and best practices for equipment operation.
Education
No Degree - Automotive
San Juan College
Farmington, NMHigh School Diploma -
Newcomb High School
Newcomb, NM05.1993
Skills
- Time management
- Valid Driver's license
- Customer service
- Clean driving record
- Problem-solving
- Safe driving practices
- Punctual and reliable
- City and non-city driving
- Punctuality
- GPS and route planning
- Loading and unloading
- Safety protocols
- Defensive driving
- Vehicle inspection
- Safety management
- Route planning
- Driving in adverse conditions
- Navigational systems and GPS
- Vehicle inspections
- Route management
- Transportation
- Traffic law observation
- Vehicle maintenance
- Equipment operation
- Inclement weather driving
- Passenger transportation
- Relationship building
- Accident prevention
- Adaptable driving techniques
- Schedule management
- Basic vehicle repairs
- Heavy lifting
- Fuel efficiency
- DOT compliance
- Order picking and processing
- Route determination
- Equipment monitoring
- Materials transport
- Shipping and packaging
- Customer rapport
- Strategic planning
- Route logs
- Language fluency
- Attention to detail
- Processes and procedures
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- Database management
- Type vehicles expertise
- Friendly and outgoing
- Verbal and written communication
- Map reading
- Physical stamina
- Traffic laws
- Patience and tact
- Emergency response
- Confidentiality
- Load monitoring
- Load securing
- Basic vehicle maintenance
- Daily logging
- Delivery pickup
- Maintenance and repair
- Safe driving techniques
- Driving and transportation
- Continuous improvement
- Multitasking Abilities
- Interpersonal skills
- Self motivation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Transportation regulations
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
- Critical thinking
- Cargo loading
- Decision-making
- Active listening
- Reliability
- Accident reporting
- Written communication
- Task prioritization
- Interpersonal communication
- Analytical thinking
Timeline
Driver, Warehouse Orders
Border States
12.2022 - 02.2026
Driver, Warehouse Orders
BHP Billiton
03.2002 - 11.2022
No Degree - Automotive
San Juan College
High School Diploma -
Newcomb High School