John Jimenez
California,CA
Summary
Dependable delivery driver with strong customer service skills, ensuring timely deliveries and safe transportation. Proven ability to maintain client relationships and optimize routes for efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Driver
Gate City Beverage Distribution
San Bernardino, CA
02.2025 - Current
- Delivered products efficiently to designated locations while adhering to scheduled routes.
- Inspected delivery vehicles daily to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
- Maintained strong relationships with clients through proactive communication and personalized service.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while representing the company during interactions with customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Communicated with dispatchers to stay informed of changes to routes and delivery schedules.
- Expedited deliveries to meet customer deadlines and requirements.
- Ensured the safety of all goods transported by securing loads properly and following best practices for handling fragile items.
- Delivered 700 plus cases of product weighing between 10- 60 pounds by way of hand truck and pallet jack
CDL Delivery Driver
US FOODS
Fontana, CA
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Operated delivery vehicles safely, adhering to all traffic regulations and company policies.
- Managed accurate delivery schedules while optimizing routes for efficiency.
- Upheld cleanliness standards inside the vehicle cabin area throughout work shifts, promoting a healthy and safe driving environment.
- Completed daily logs accurately for hours worked, miles driven, rest breaks taken, ensuring full compliance with federal regulations.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Delivered 800+ cases on a day to day basis via hand truck and pallet jack cases weight ranging from 10- 70 pounds
CDL A Delivery Driver
McLane Food Service
Mclane
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Adhered to all safety regulations and company policies while operating commercial vehicles.
- Trained new drivers on route optimization and efficient delivery techniques.
- Promoted a strong safety culture within the workplace by adhering closely not only state/federal regulations but also company-specific safety guidelines.
- Performed pre-and post-trip inspections to ensure proper vehicle maintenance, reducing downtime for repairs.
- Handled documentation accurately including bills of lading, driver logs, and delivery receipts; keeping detailed records of all aspects related to each shipment handled.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely and accurate deliveries, ensuring proper handling of products.
- Maintained a safe driving record by adhering to traffic laws and company safety policies.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
Delivery Driver Helper
McLane Food Service
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Assisted drivers with loading and unloading deliveries, ensuring timely and safe transport of goods.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Communicated effectively with customers to provide updates on delivery status and address inquiries.
- Identified areas for process improvement, contributing to streamlined delivery operations.
- Skilled with Pallet jack and Hand trucks
- Adapted quickly to changing route schedules or other unforeseen circumstances requiring adjustments in delivery plans, ensuring minimal impact on overall delivery timelines.
- Used hand trucks and dollies to safely transport heavy and cumbersome packages.
- Followed workplace and on-truck safety guidelines and regulations to prevent accidents and mishaps.
- Lifted and carried packages weighing up to 80 pounds.
Education
High School Diploma -
Esteban E Torres High
Los Angeles, CA06-2017
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Customer service
- Valid Driver's license
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Dependable and reliable
- Problem-solving
- Safe driving
- Loading and unloading
- Clean driving record
- Heavy lifting
- Vehicle cleaning and maintenance
- Vehicle inspection
- Route planning
- Dispatch communication
- Client relationship management
- Equipment operation
- Pre-trip and Post-trip inspections
- Defensive driving
- DOT compliance
- Payment collection
- Valid class A commercial Driver's license
- Refrigerated trailers
- Dry vans
- Traffic laws
- Pallet jack and hand truck operation
- Delivery schedule development
- Local delivery
Timeline
Delivery Driver
Gate City Beverage Distribution
02.2025 - Current
CDL Delivery Driver
US FOODS
06.2024 - 01.2025
CDL A Delivery Driver
McLane Food Service
05.2023 - 06.2024
Delivery Driver Helper
McLane Food Service
04.2021 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Esteban E Torres High