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George Garza

Houston

Summary

Experienced 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.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Class a CDL Truck Driver (Flatbed)

DTS (WhirlwindSteelBuildings)
Houston, TX
03.2022 - 03.2023
  • Performed pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections using knowledge of safe and effective loading and handling procedures in coordination with company checklist.
  • Maneuvered equipment expertly and safely in areas with obstacles and limited space without injury or damage to equipment or products.
  • Navigated and planned each route with up-to-date GPS support, accounting for weather or construction issues, to prevent costly and avoidable delays.

ClassA Truckdriver (DryVan)

Arnold Transportation
GrandPrarie, Texas
03.2021 - 01.2022
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Completed transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.

Class a Truckdriver (DryVan)

Greatwide Truckload Managment
Houston, TX
12.2020 - 03.2021
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Reviewed transportation and shipping papers to verify accuracy of freight for inventory counts.

Class a CDL Truck Driver (DryVan)

Southwestmoulding
Dallas, TX
05.2019 - 04.2020
  • Kept vehicles in good operating condition with thorough inspections and basic maintenance.
  • Planned routes using personal knowledge and GPS mapping software to optimize strategies.
  • Communicated with dispatcher to relay and receive information about route changes and delays, quickly adjusting plans to maintain schedules.
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.

Class a Truck Driver (DryVan)

Roadrunner Freight
Houston, TX
11.2018 - 05.2019
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Utilized pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload materials off trucks.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.

Class a CDL Truck Driver (DryVan)

TexasFreight
Humble, TX
03.2017 - 11.2018
  • Kept vehicles in good operating condition with thorough inspections and basic maintenance.
  • Planned routes using personal knowledge and GPS mapping software to optimize strategies.
  • Communicated with dispatcher to relay and receive information about route changes and delays, quickly adjusting plans to maintain schedules.

Class a Truckdriver (DryVan)

Roadrunner Freight
Humble, TX
02.2016 - 03.2017
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Utilized pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload materials off trucks.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.

ClassACDLTruckdriver (Flatbed)

ExpressBolt&Gasket
Houston, TX
06.2014 - 02.2016
  • Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers and binders to secure load during transit.

ClassACDLTruckdriver (Flatbed

Ryder Dedicated Logistics
Channelview, TX
11.2013 - 06.2014
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.

ClassATruckdriver (Flatbed)

PinchFlatbed
Humble, Texas
08.2011 - 11.2013
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.

Education

High School Diploma -

Macarthur High School
Houston, TX
05.1985

Skills

  • Clean MVR
  • Customer-oriented
  • Route management
  • Cargo handling
  • Efficient trip planner
  • Tractor-trailer driving
  • Pallet jack and hand truck operation
  • Defensive driver training
  • Dependable and reliable

Timeline

Class a CDL Truck Driver (Flatbed)

DTS (WhirlwindSteelBuildings)
03.2022 - 03.2023

ClassA Truckdriver (DryVan)

Arnold Transportation
03.2021 - 01.2022

Class a Truckdriver (DryVan)

Greatwide Truckload Managment
12.2020 - 03.2021

Class a CDL Truck Driver (DryVan)

Southwestmoulding
05.2019 - 04.2020

Class a Truck Driver (DryVan)

Roadrunner Freight
11.2018 - 05.2019

Class a CDL Truck Driver (DryVan)

TexasFreight
03.2017 - 11.2018

Class a Truckdriver (DryVan)

Roadrunner Freight
02.2016 - 03.2017

ClassACDLTruckdriver (Flatbed)

ExpressBolt&Gasket
06.2014 - 02.2016

ClassACDLTruckdriver (Flatbed

Ryder Dedicated Logistics
11.2013 - 06.2014

ClassATruckdriver (Flatbed)

PinchFlatbed
08.2011 - 11.2013

High School Diploma -

Macarthur High School

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