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Gilberto Cortés

Altamonte Springs,USA

Summary

Transportation professional committed to ensuring timely and safe delivery of goods. Extensive experience in navigating various routes and maintaining vehicle integrity. Highly reliable with strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CDL Driver

Titan America
06.2023 - 09.2024
  • Performed all daily and routine inspections of company equipment to ensure adequate performance in service
  • Repaired problem or notified supervisors in a timely manner to effect repairs
  • Following the rules of DOT
  • Verify each load is secure
  • Complete on-time delivery by choosing the best and most efficiency routes
  • Ensured safe transportation of goods by meticulously adhering to company safety procedures and federal regulations.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Provided excellent customer service during pickups and deliveries, fostering positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
  • Demonstrated adaptability during unforeseen circumstances, such as rerouting due to traffic incidents or road closures, ensuring timely deliveries despite challenges.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
  • Contacted dispatch to report delivery incidents and determine best methods for resolution.
  • Handled emergency situations calmly and effectively, coordinating with first responders when necessary to ensure public safety.
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.

CDL A Driver (Owner Operator)

New Line Transport
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Lease to Newline Transport
  • Transport of oversized loads of precast to clients of Newline Transport
  • Following the rules of DOT
  • Complete on-time delivery by choosing the best and most efficiency routes
  • Complete pre and post-trip safety inspections, recording and report any defects and malfunctions
  • Ensured accurate load documentation, verifying contents and quantities against shipping manifests before and after each trip.
  • Supported warehouse operations when needed, assisting with loading/unloading trucks.
  • Enhanced on-time delivery rates by efficiently planning routes and utilizing GPS technology for navigation.


CDL A Driver

Mc Cormick Trucking
11.2019 - 11.2022
  • Verify each USPS delivery mail to postal office
  • Complete on-time delivery by choosing the best and most efficiency routes
  • Complete pre and post-trip safety inspections, recording and report any defects or malfunctions

Operator

SGL Constructors
11.2017 - 10.2019
  • End dump truck skid steer, loader, excavator, roller, skid steer, dozer
  • Carpenter
  • MCE Wall; Wire Wall
  • Erosion Control

Education

Bachelor - Business Administration: Major in Marketing

Metropolitan University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, PR
05-1996

Skills

  • Responsible and organized
  • Class A Commercial Driver's License
  • Maintain and operate equipment such as forklifts, drummed handling equipment, pumps and hoses
  • Vehicle inspection proficiency
  • Load securement expertise
  • Mechanical Expertise
  • DOT Compliance
  • GPS and route planning
  • Hydraulics
  • Air Brake Operation
  • Heavy haul expert

Personal Information

Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer.

Certification

  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)/Florida.
  • Professional Truck Driver Certification (PTDC) - Professional Truck Driver Institute (PTDI).
  • Smith System - Driver Direct on Road Defensive Driving Course
  • Certification on Communications Drivers Escorts - Pre trip
  • Certification on Auto - Roadside
  • Certification on Space Management - Over Dimensional Loads
  • Certification on Over-Dimensional Load Measurement Procedures

Languages

English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

CDL Driver

Titan America
06.2023 - 09.2024

CDL A Driver (Owner Operator)

New Line Transport
11.2022 - 05.2023

CDL A Driver

Mc Cormick Trucking
11.2019 - 11.2022

Operator

SGL Constructors
11.2017 - 10.2019

Bachelor - Business Administration: Major in Marketing

Metropolitan University of Puerto Rico
Gilberto Cortés