Imelda Samaniego
Avondale,AZ
Summary
Obtain employment as a truck driver in the truck driving industry with a company where I can bring my hard work and dedication and allow me to develop my skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
JACOBSON TRANSPORTATION
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Properly secure load.
- Properly track and documents activity log.
- Report any issues or incidents to dispatch.
- Inspect truck before and after trip.
- Safely operated curtains trailer.
TRUCK DRIVER
JAMES J. WILLIAMS TRANSPORT
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Maintain a high level of customer service by addressing inquiries, complaints, and resolving any delivery-related issues promptly and effectively.
- Perform routine inspections and maintenance checks on the assigned vehicle, including checking tire pressure, fluid levels, and general mechanical conditions.
- Identify and report any mechanical issues promptly to ensure the vehicle's optimal performance and safety.
- Follow provided itineraries and document any changes or delays encountered during transit.
- Turn in receipts and money received from deliveries.
- Familiarity with the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) and hazmat safety protocols is crucial.
- Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
- Safely operate commercial vehicles, on assigned routes to transport hazmat materials across short and long distances.
- Properly document and record all loaded and unloaded items.
- Prioritize safety and adhere to all hazmat safety protocols and regulations, including proper handling, securing, and reporting of hazardous materials, as well as the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary.
- Maintain a high level of focus on safe driving practices to minimize accidents and damage to cargo.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the vehicle interior and exterior.
- Familiarize with assigned routes and efficiently plan trips, considering factors such as road conditions, weather, and traffic.
- Interact professionally with dispatchers, customers, and other drivers, providing updates on delivery progress, estimated arrival times, and any issues or concerns that may arise.
- Adhere to all traffic laws, company policies, and industry regulations.
- Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including but not limited to Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and regulations, hours of service (HOS) requirements, and company policies. Maintain accurate records of driving hours and rest periods as required by law.
- Safely operate double commercial vehicles.
TRUCK DRIVER
TW TRANSPORT
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
- Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods.
- Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure.
- Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
- Turn in receipts and money received from deliveries.
- Read maps and follow written or verbal geographic directions.
- Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
QUALITY ASSURANCE LEAD
WASHINGTON POTATO
01.2008 - 01.2018
- Supervision of Quality Assurance graders on shift.
- Communicating with other departments through email, meetings, and radio.
- Staffed department accordingly.
- Reviewing all documentation.
- Technical support on shift for Quality Assurance.
- Training of new lab techs.
QUALITY ASSURANCE GRADER
JR SIMPLOT
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Checking finished quality of product.
- Data entry.
- Communicating with other departments.
- Skills working as a team member.
PROCESS INSPECTOR/HYSTER DRIVER
JR SIMPLOT
01.1996 - 01.2003
- Ensuring product was free of defects and foreign material.
- Communicating with other departments.
- Handling a forklift.
Education
Diploma - General Studies
Pasco High School
Pasco, WashingtonClass A CDL, Class B CDL - undefined
T-Enterprises
Pasco, WashingtonSkills
Class A CDL, Class B CDL with School Bus Endorsement, Tankers, Passengers, Doubles and Triples, Haz-Mat and Twic Card
Experience in worker training and supervision, knowledge of customer service, self-motivating and energetic
Able to handle time sensitive projects with efficiency, expertise, and authority
Experienced in quality control with exceptional organization skills
Able to Speak both English and Spanish
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word and Excel
Timeline
JACOBSON TRANSPORTATION
01.2024 - 01.2025
TRUCK DRIVER
JAMES J. WILLIAMS TRANSPORT
01.2019 - 01.2024
TRUCK DRIVER
TW TRANSPORT
03.2018 - 01.2019
QUALITY ASSURANCE LEAD
WASHINGTON POTATO
01.2008 - 01.2018
QUALITY ASSURANCE GRADER
JR SIMPLOT
01.2003 - 01.2008
PROCESS INSPECTOR/HYSTER DRIVER
JR SIMPLOT
01.1996 - 01.2003
Diploma - General Studies
Pasco High School
Class A CDL, Class B CDL - undefined
T-Enterprises