Hector Longoria
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Dedicated truck driver with a proven track record at Hirschback Motor Lines, excelling in safe driving and route optimization. Recognized for enhancing customer satisfaction through effective communication and maintaining a clean driving record. Skilled in vehicle inspections and DOT compliance, ensuring timely deliveries even in challenging conditions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Hirschback Motor Lines
04.2023 - 01.2025
- Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication with clients during pickups and deliveries.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to unforeseen road conditions or traffic delays, maintaining timely deliveries despite challenges.
- Provided timely, accurate documentation for all freight shipments, contributing to smooth logistical operations.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Utilized GPS technology and mapping software effectively to identify the most efficient driving routes consistently throughout assignments.
- Reduced fuel expenses through careful route planning and diligent monitoring of vehicle maintenance needs.
- Developed strong relationships with dispatchers, ensuring optimal job assignments based on skillset and geographical familiarity.
- Optimized vehicle performance by diligently monitoring and addressing any maintenance issues, prolonging the truck''s lifespan and reducing costly repairs.
- Streamlined trip logs, expense reports, and other paperwork to ensure accurate records were maintained for compliance purposes.
- Maintained high standards of vehicle cleanliness and organization, ensuring readiness for inspections.
- Enhanced safety by conducting regular vehicle inspections and routine maintenance.
- Contributed to culture of safety, participating actively in safety meetings and trainings.
Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Improved delivery times by optimizing routes based on traffic conditions and customer locations.
- Resolved issues during transit, including vehicle malfunctions or delays, ensuring timely deliveries.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Truck Driver
PAM Transport
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Operated various trucks to transport goods safely and efficiently across designated routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, mileage, and fuel usage in compliance with DOT regulations.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers regarding delivery schedules and route changes.
- Implemented safe driving practices to minimize accidents and enhance road safety.
Education
GED -
Ozark High School
Ozark, ARSkills
- Safe driving
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe driving practices
- Transportation safety
- Dependable and reliable
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Vehicle inspection
- Commercial driving
- Vehicle inspections
- DOT compliance
- Long-haul driving
- Load security
- GPS and route planning
- Vehicle maintenance
- Inclement weather driving
- Decision-making
- Route management
- Basic computer literacy
- Flexible schedule availability
- Clean MVR
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
- GPS navigation mastery
- Efficient trip planner
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Truck Driver
Hirschback Motor Lines
04.2023 - 01.2025
Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
01.2022 - 01.2023
Truck Driver
PAM Transport
08.2021 - 12.2021
GED -
Ozark High School