Joe Recio
CDL A HEAVY HUAL/TANKER/HAZMAT
Conroe,TX
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Competent Driver with excellent organizational and multitasking skills dedicated to achieving challenging delivery timetables. Trained in basic maintenance, repairs and vehicle maintenance. Detail-oriented in meeting daily business and customer needs.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver
Sun Coast Resources Inc.
07.2021 - 04.2023
- Generated consistent referrals and repeat business by providing friendly and fast service.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Followed Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) for transporting dangerous materials.
- preformed exceptions for oversized load permits
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Removed and unloaded various sized tanks and heavy equipment from Frac trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Drove safely in various weather and road conditions to avoid accidents.
CDL Vacuum Truck Driver
Texas Water Management
05.2018 - 07.2021
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
Propane Delivery Driver
Automatic LP Gas
03.2014 - 05.2018
- Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
- Identified customers' needs and provided information on appropriate products in effort to promote cross-selling.
- Processed customer payments and kept accurate financial records.
- Handled customer concerns and issues by answering questions and escalating major problems to supervisor.
- Communicated with dispatchers to stay informed of changes to routes and delivery schedules.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Used excellent listening and problem-solving skills to work with customers and quickly resolve concerns.
- Immediately addressed problems with customers to promote speedy resolution.
- Maintain tanks to 80% except in high temp.
- Follow all regulations in Propane Handling.
- Obey Hazmat regulations.
- Keep records of deliveries to all business and residential customers.
- Insure no metered tanks become empty.
- Do pressure testing before refilling tanks. Checking regulators for inspection dates.
- Operated delivery vehicles safely and efficiently.
- Delivered orders to customers to drive full satisfaction.
Mechanic
Self Employed
02.2011 - 05.2014
- Participated in ongoing training to stay up to date with advancements in automotive technology.
- Repaired engine and transmission components to rebuild engine and enhance vitality.
- Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
Mechanic
MWR
03.1992 - 09.2004
Marine
USMC
06.1981 - 12.1991
Education
No Degree -
Swift Driving Academy
Phoenix, AZ01.2005
Associate of Science - Automotive Technology
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX01.1996
Skills
- Heavy Lifting
- Safe Driving Techniques
- GPS and Route Planning
- Vehicle Inspection
- Utilization Optimization
- Loading and Unloading
- Traffic Law Observation
- Customer Service
- Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections
- Logging Information
- Transportation Regulations
- Operate 15 ton forklift and other equipment
- Bulk Liquid Transportation
Accomplishments
- CDL A with tanker/hazmat endorsements expires 07/2024
- Supervised team of 1-75 staff members.
- Completed Propane Certification expires: 05/31/2026
- Complete Professional Driver Awareness course
- Varies safety Courses for Chemical plan Access
- Twic card holder expires: 03/2028
Timeline
Driver
Sun Coast Resources Inc.
07.2021 - 04.2023
CDL Vacuum Truck Driver
Texas Water Management
05.2018 - 07.2021
Propane Delivery Driver
Automatic LP Gas
03.2014 - 05.2018
Mechanic
Self Employed
02.2011 - 05.2014
Mechanic
MWR
03.1992 - 09.2004
Marine
USMC
06.1981 - 12.1991
No Degree -
Swift Driving Academy
Associate of Science - Automotive Technology
Central Texas College
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