Hector Espinoza
Grand Junction,CO
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Self Employed Services
Grand Junction, CO
06.2019 - Current
- Operated commercial truck to transport goods and materials over long distances.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, and performed preventative maintenance.
- Maintained a log book of working hours, distance travelled, fuel consumption, and any problems encountered during the trip.
- Followed all applicable rules, laws and regulations governing the safe operation of a large vehicle.
- Communicated with customers regarding delivery times and location.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations including hours of service, weight limits, hazardous material handling requirements and driver qualifications.
- Performed basic troubleshooting on mechanical components when necessary
- Managed records related to vehicle maintenance, inspections, repairs, registration and insurance coverage.
- Assisted in loading and unloading freight from trailers as needed.
- Completed daily pre-trip inspection checklists for assigned vehicle.
- Utilized GPS systems for navigation purposes throughout trips.
- Consistently monitored traffic conditions and adjusted routes accordingly.
- Adhered to company policies regarding safety and security measures.
- Developed positive relationships with customers by providing excellent customer service.
- Maintained accurate mileage logs and other required documentation.
- Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicles.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- 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.
- Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes.
- Conducted emergency roadside repairs, replaced light bulbs and installed fuses and tire chains.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Maintained vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations
- Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Inspected vehicle and personally handled routine upkeep.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
Driver
Farrell gas
Grand Junction, CO
06.2015 - 07.2019
- Driver
- Hazmat
- Deliver propane to customers in remote areas.
- Fill propane tanks for residential and industrial use.
- Pre trip, post trip inspections.
- Severe weather driving in bob tail trucks.
Operator Truck Driver
Bernard Well Services
Collbran, CO
11.2009 - 06.2015
- CDL driver.
- Drive equipment out to locations.
- Run casing equipment.
- Crew foreman.
Skills
- Effective communication abilities
- Organizational abilities
- Route Planning
- Safe Driving Practices
- Truck loading and unloading
- DOT Compliance
- Vehicle Inspection
- Safety Management
- Load security
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Safety Compliance
- Route planning expertise
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment Operation
- Delivery Scheduling
- Safe Driving
- Strong Work Ethic
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Tanker Endorsements
- Problem-solving capabilities
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Doubles and Triples
- Efficient trip planner
- Dependable and reliable
- Inclement weather driving
Timeline
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Self Employed Services
06.2019 - Current
Driver
Farrell gas
06.2015 - 07.2019
Operator Truck Driver
Bernard Well Services
11.2009 - 06.2015