Jaime Cardenas
Salinas ,CA
Summary
Dedicated Class A CDL Driver with a strong work ethic and proven track record at Golden Brands. Expert in GPS navigation and pre-trip inspections, ensuring safety and efficiency. Recognized for enhancing customer satisfaction through timely deliveries and effective communication, while consistently adhering to DOT regulations and optimizing routes for fuel efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Class A CDL Driver
Golden Brands
San Jose, CA
04.2025 - 03.2026
- Operated Class A vehicles in compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Performed pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and reliability.
- Delivered products to customers efficiently, maintaining timely schedules.
- Managed route planning to optimize delivery efficiency and reduce fuel consumption.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, deliveries, and vehicle maintenance activities.
- Demonstrated strong adaptability in navigating various weather conditions, road hazards, and traffic situations while maintaining safe operations at all times.
Class A CDL Driver
Mtc Distribution
Gilroy, CA
08.2021 - 04.2025
- Adhered to safety protocols, reducing incidents during operations significantly.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff to streamline loading processes for timely departures.
- Ran efficient routes by mapping plans to GPS apps and adjusting for weather and traffic problems.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and consistent communication regarding shipment status.
- Met DOT requirements by maintaining current records and documenting reportable incidents.
- Stayed in frequent communication with dispatch to quickly adapt to customer demands and route changes.
- Hand truck pallet jacked delivery’s
- Dry foods and frozen products
Class A CDL Driver
Golden Brands
San Jose, CA
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Operated Class A vehicles in compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Performed pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and reliability.
- Delivered products to customers efficiently, maintaining timely schedules.
- Managed route planning to optimize delivery efficiency and reduce fuel consumption.
Class A CDL Driver
Couch Distribution
Watsonville, CA
06.2019 - 12.2020
- Operated Class A vehicles in compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Performed pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and reliability.
- Managed time efficiently during multi-stop trips to ensure timely completion of assigned duties within established deadlines.
- Met DOT requirements by maintaining current records and documenting reportable incidents.
- Deliver beer in a timely manner
- Provide customer services to all my accounts
Education
High School Diploma -
Alisal High School
Salinas, CA06.2001
Skills
Strong work ethic
Pretrip inspections
Safe driving practices
Trailer coupling and uncoupling
GPS navigation
GPS navigation systems
Flexible schedule availability
DDL log software
Hazardous materials handling
Problem-solving capacity
Safe driving
Class A commercial Driver's license
Commercial driving
Materials transport
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Class A CDL Driver
Golden Brands
04.2025 - 03.2026
Class A CDL Driver
Mtc Distribution
08.2021 - 04.2025
Class A CDL Driver
Golden Brands
12.2020 - 08.2021
Class A CDL Driver
Couch Distribution
06.2019 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Alisal High School