John Costa
Auburn,CA
Summary
Reliable Transport Driver experienced in moving equipment. Well-organized with solid planning abilities, good multitasking skills and a superior work ethic. Goal-oriented team player offering 3+ years in the field and seeking a fast-paced position.
Familiar with water trucks, Dump trucks, ten wheelers and heavy equipment. Safety-focused driver with outstanding work ethic and more than 1100 days with zero accidents. Skilled in customer service and following DOT requirements and good safety practices. Licensed for Class A operation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Hauler
Rhino Engineering
Placerville, CA
02.2021 - Current
- Completed scheduled inspections covering 8 different pieces of equipment.
- Maintained detailed logs of vehicle operations including daily mileage, fuel consumption.
- Operated specialized trailers such as lowboys, step decks, double drops, flatbeds.
- Followed state and federal laws pertaining to the safe transportation of hazardous materials.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on truck and trailer before each trip.
- Utilized GPS systems to plan most efficient route for hauling freight from origin to destination.
- Demonstrated knowledge of cargo securement regulations when securing freight onto trailer bed.
- Inspected trucks for mechanical items and safety issues prior to operation.
- Loaded and unloaded heavy equipment safely.
- Monitored cargo during transport to ensure proper security and safety protocols were followed.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Managed proper transportation of dangerous goods with no incidents.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
Reefer Truck Driver
UNFI, United Natural Foods
Rocklin, CA
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
Education
Del Oro High School
Loomis, CA05-2004
Some College (No Degree) - Entrepreneurship Small Business Operations
Sierra College
Rocklin, CASkills
- Commercial Driving Experience
- Strong Communication Abilities
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Freight Transportation
- Tractor-Trailer Driving
- Shipment Verification
- Load Security
- Safe Driving Practices
- Preventive Maintenance
- Securing Loads
- Vehicle Inspection
- Repairing Mechanical Problems
- Inspecting Loads
- CDL A License
- Customer Relations
- Route Planning
Affiliations
- Family Man
- Blue collar
- 18+ years in the trades
- Where many of hats so can assess and execute issues in a calm and mannerly fasion.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Hauler
Rhino Engineering
02.2021 - Current
Reefer Truck Driver
UNFI, United Natural Foods
02.2019 - 02.2020
Del Oro High School
Some College (No Degree) - Entrepreneurship Small Business Operations
Sierra College
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