Johnny Sosa
Baytown,TX
Summary
Motivated 3 years of CDL experience Adept at operating types equipment. Highly attentive to changing road and traffic conditions. Experienced supervisor with great communication and adaptability. Looking for a opportunity to secure a position that offers stability and growth possibilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Driver
Waste Management
05.2024 - Current
- Flat bed driver loading and unloading cardboard bails.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Navigated various weather conditions safely while maintaining schedule adherence for time-sensitive deliveries.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Collaborated closely with dispatchers to ensure optimal routing and efficient scheduling for all assignments.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious, and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
CDL Truck Driver
American Refuse
10.2021 - 03.2024
- Some duties include hauling tires trash to appropriate to customer’s location or disposal areas. Operating tractor with 40ft walking floor or 53ft dry van. Completing any documentation and logs needed. Flatbed hauling when company required it.
- Performed thorough pre-trip inspections, ensuring vehicle safety and preventing potential issues.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
CDL Truck Driver
Lazer Spot / Ross Distribution Center
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Duties include shuttle driver moving different merchandise moving 53ft trailers around warehouse both full and empty.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
CDL Truck Driver OTR
GST Carrier
07.2021 - 08.2021
- 53ft try van hauling freight OTR for a self employed owner operator.
- Performed thorough pre-trip inspections, ensuring vehicle safety and preventing potential issues.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Maintained accurate logbooks for DOT compliance, minimizing fines and violations.
- Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious, and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
- Completed regular maintenance checks on the truck to prevent breakdowns and reduce downtime.
CDL Truck Driver
Westside Waste Management
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Duties include driving dump truck or roll off truck when job required it.
- Performed post-trip truck inspection, cleaned cab of any trash or spills incurred en route and turned in vehicle condition report.
- Reported route delays or interruptions to supervisors and dispatchers.
CDL Truck Driver
Kodiak Trucking
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Double bottom driver Provide transportation of materials such as gravel sand dirt.
- Performed thorough pre-trip inspections, ensuring vehicle safety and preventing potential issues.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
CDL Truck Driver
Freon Logistics
05.2021 - 05.2021
- Regional 53ft reefer picking up or transporting food across California.
- Utilized GPS systems effectively for accurate routing and delivery time estimates.
- Navigated efficiently through various routes for timely food deliveries.
Supervisor / 3500 Gmc Flatbed Driver
Four Star Fruit
02.2015 - 05.2021
- Provided training for other staff on proper procedures fixed mechanical problems on rigs and tractor equipment. Moved heavy equipment with 3500 GMC flatbed. 3 years of water truck experience some duties included watering avenues during grape season.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
Education
Diploma -
South High School
Bakersfield, CA05.2010
Skills
- Tanker endorsement
- Doubles and triples endorsement
- Weather condition awareness
- Strong Work Ethic
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Safe driver
Languages
English and Spanish speaker
Limited Working
Timeline
CDL Driver
Waste Management
05.2024 - Current
CDL Truck Driver
American Refuse
10.2021 - 03.2024
CDL Truck Driver
Lazer Spot / Ross Distribution Center
09.2021 - 10.2021
CDL Truck Driver OTR
GST Carrier
07.2021 - 08.2021
CDL Truck Driver
Westside Waste Management
06.2021 - 07.2021
CDL Truck Driver
Kodiak Trucking
05.2021 - 06.2021
CDL Truck Driver
Freon Logistics
05.2021 - 05.2021
Supervisor / 3500 Gmc Flatbed Driver
Four Star Fruit
02.2015 - 05.2021
Diploma -
South High School
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