GERMAN PONCE
El Paso,TX
Summary
Experienced CDL driver with a strong record of safe operation, DOT compliance, and accurate pre-trip inspections. Skilled in cargo securement, route optimization, and dispatch communication to keep freight moving on time.
Overview
2
2
Languages
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Local Truck Driver
VENTURE TRANSPORT
Camarillo, California
03.2025 - 09.2026
- Drove local freight routes for Venture Transport using safe driving practices.
- Operated vehicles safely, adhering to traffic regulations and company safety policies.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections, maintaining high safety standards during local routes.
- Loaded and secured cargo to protect freight during local transport.
- Transported goods between locations in a timely manner while obeying traffic laws.
- Managed delivery timelines effectively, consistently meeting or exceeding performance targets.
- Communicated with dispatch on route changes and delivery updates.
- Ensured accurate shipping paperwork for on-time deliveries and correct drop-off instructions.
- Developed efficient routes, enhancing delivery times and minimizing fuel consumption.
- Analyzed traffic patterns, optimizing routes for timely deliveries and cost savings.
CDL A OTR Truck Driver
KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION
Fontana, California
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Drove and operated a tractor-trailer combination to transport goods over long distances.
- Operated tractor-trailer across interstate routes for timely freight delivery, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Maintained accurate electronic logs and trip records to ensure compliance with federal hours-of-service regulations.
- Inspected equipment before and after trips for safety compliance.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to check fluid levels, tire pressure, lights, brakes, and other safety related items before each trip.
- Reported maintenance issues and supported safe vehicle operation.
- Communicated with dispatch on routes, delays, and delivery updates.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo from trailers according to company policies and procedures.
OTR Team Truck Driver
PITNEY BOWES
Bloomington, California
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Inspected tractor and trailer systems pre-departure and post-arrival to ensure safety and compliance.
- Secured freight with straps, seals, and load protection procedures.
- Followed DOT driving-hour rules and road safety requirements.
- Provided dispatch with timely updates on pickup schedules, delays, and route changes to enhance communication.
- Coordinated team driving shifts to maintain continuous linehaul movement and optimize delivery timelines.
- Followed DOT rules, driving hours, and road safety requirements.
Local Truck Driver
LAZARO F RUIZ
Oxnard, California
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Delivered goods between locations promptly, ensuring compliance with traffic laws.
- Provided courteous freight pickup and delivery service to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Performed pre-trip inspections on trucks prior to departure to ensure compliance with DOT regulations.
- Checked vehicle before and after trips to ensure tire pressure, oil, and other fluid levels were adequate.
- Coordinated delivery paperwork, including bills of lading, manifests, and receipts, to streamline operations.
- Operated equipment such as air brakes, automatic transmissions, power steering, CB radio, GPS systems.
Forklift Operator
Lineage
Oxnard, California
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Operated forklift in temperature-controlled Lineage warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded trailers at shipping and receiving docks.
- Stacked pallets for safe storage in cold storage areas.
- Audited inventory locations with RF scanner to ensure accuracy and efficiency in warehouse operations.
- Inspected forklift equipment before starting daily warehouse routes.
- Facilitated freight movement to streamline workflow to dock doors for timely order delivery.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maneuvered forklift safely around loaded pallets, boxes, and materials to maintain operational efficiency.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
Golf Course Groundskeeper
Ojai Valley Inn
Ojai, California
12.2020 - 02.2022
- Maintained Ojai Valley Inn golf course turf using mowers, trimmers, and hand tools.
- Inspected greens, fairways, and bunkers for debris, damage, and irrigation issues.
- Utilized tractor for mowing, aerating, and maintaining turf areas across the golf course.
- Executed precise operations of tractor to enhance course conditions and playability.
- Operated various maintenance equipment to maintain golf course grounds and landscaping features.
- Performed regular maintenance of lawns, flower beds, and shrubbery to enhance aesthetics.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Education
GED -
VISTA REAL CHARTER
Santa Paula, CA07-2022
Skills
- Pre-trip inspection
- ELD compliance
- DOT regulations
- Delivery paperwork
- Dispatch communication
- Route optimization
- Route planning
- GPS navigation
- Load securement
- Freight securing
- Cargo securement
- Flatbed securement
- Weight distribution
- Loading and unloading
- Load inspection
- Flatbed inspection
- Post-trip inspections
- Vehicle inspection
- Accident prevention
- Equipment inspection
- Equipment monitoring
- Brake inspection
- Traffic laws compliance
- Safe driving
- Defensive driving
- Material delivery
- Freight delivery
- Transportation
- Trip planning
- Route navigation software
- Electronic logging
- Electronic Logbooks
- Secure cargo
- Inspect vehicles
- Flatbed trailers
- Load strapping
- Trailer maneuvering
- Problem solving
- Fuel efficiency
- Traffic laws compliance
- Electronic Logbooks
- Secure cargo
- Inspect vehicles
- Flatbed trailers
- Load inspection
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Accomplishments
- BEST NEW DRIVER
Timeline
Local Truck Driver
VENTURE TRANSPORT
03.2025 - 09.2026
CDL A OTR Truck Driver
KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION
10.2024 - 03.2025
OTR Team Truck Driver
PITNEY BOWES
02.2024 - 10.2024
Local Truck Driver
LAZARO F RUIZ
08.2023 - 03.2024
Forklift Operator
Lineage
02.2022 - 08.2023
Golf Course Groundskeeper
Ojai Valley Inn
12.2020 - 02.2022
GED -
VISTA REAL CHARTER