Jose Gonzalez
Garland,TX
Summary
Proven CDL Truck Driver with a track record of ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining vehicle safety, as demonstrated at Triple M Diesels. Skilled in GPS navigation and strong communication, I excel in minimizing downtime and enhancing customer satisfaction. Holds a clean MVR a Hazmat Tanker Endorsement and a TWIC card, reflecting commitment to safe and efficient transport of materials.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Truck Driver
Triple M Diesels
Odessa, TX
12.2023 - Current
- 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 Tanker Driver
Bryan and Rex Truck Service
Odessa, TX
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Performed thorough pre-trip inspections, ensuring vehicle safety and preventing potential issues.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Minimized downtime due to mechanical issues through proactive identification of potential problems during routine maintenance inspections.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by delivering products on time and maintaining excellent communication with dispatchers.
- Strengthened relationships with clients through exceptional customer service during pick-ups and deliveries.
- Preserved the integrity of delivered products by monitoring tank levels, temperature, pressure, and seals throughout transportation process.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness for tanker equipment to prevent contamination or damage to transported products.
CDL A OTR Driver
Freight Logistics Inc
Wichita, KS
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Ensured timely deliveries by effectively communicating with dispatchers, shippers, and receivers throughout each transport.
- Established strong working relationships with fellow drivers, dispatchers, maintenance personnel, and other key stakeholders in the transportation process for seamless operations.
- Navigated challenging weather conditions and road hazards with skill, minimizing potential for accidents while ensuring on-time deliveries.
- Increased overall safety by conducting thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections on vehicle equipment and load.
CDL Truck Driver
Bryan and Rex Truck Service
Odessa, TX
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Safely navigated various weather conditions and road hazards, prioritizing the safety of cargo and fellow motorists.
- Coordinated with warehouse personnel to ensure secure handling of cargo throughout the transportation process.
- Performed thorough pre-trip inspections, ensuring vehicle safety and preventing potential issues.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
CDL Delivery Driver
UNFI, United Natural Foods
Lancaster, TX
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Managed unforeseen circumstances professionally, such as road closures or weather-related incidents affecting delivery timelines.
- Enhanced delivery efficiency by optimizing routes and adhering to strict schedules.
- Upheld cleanliness standards inside the vehicle cabin area throughout work shifts, promoting a healthy and safe driving environment.
- Reduced fuel costs with consistent monitoring of vehicle performance and timely maintenance.
CDL A OTR Driver
Chicago Air Freight Inc
Elk Grove Village, IL
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Ensured timely deliveries by effectively communicating with dispatchers, shippers, and receivers throughout each transport.
- Established strong working relationships with fellow drivers, dispatchers, maintenance personnel, and other key stakeholders in the transportation process for seamless operations.
- Adhered to all federal regulations and company policies, resulting in a clean driving record with no violations or accidents.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently transfer loads between trailers at designated facilities across the country.
- Stayed current on industry trends through participation in professional development opportunities such as training sessions or workshops related to CDL A OTR driving best practices.
CDL Truck Driver
DMI National Transportation
Houston, TX
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Performed thorough pre-trip inspections, ensuring vehicle safety and preventing potential issues.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Safely navigated various weather conditions and road hazards, prioritizing the safety of cargo and fellow motorists.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting to changing client needs or unexpected situations while maintaining professional composure.
CDL Truck Driver
L&P Trucking
Little Elm, TX
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Performed thorough pre-trip inspections, ensuring vehicle safety and preventing potential issues.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Contacted dispatch to report delivery incidents and determine best methods for resolution.
- Implemented time management skills to balance multiple deliveries within tight deadlines without compromising quality or safety.
Education
Automotive Technician
Universal Technical Institute
Irving TX05.2016
High School Diploma -
Garland High School
Garland, TX06.2015
Skills
- Safe Driving Practices
- Load securement knowledge
- Pretrip inspections
- Basic mechanical knowledge
- Strong Communication Skills
- GPS Navigation
- Physical Stamina and Endurance
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Defensive Driving Techniques
- DOT Compliance
- Class A Commercial Driver's License
- Long-haul driving
- Route Planning
- Vehicle inspections
- Clean MVR
- Materials Transport
- Load security
- Hazardous Materials Endorsement
- Commercial Driving Experience
- Manual Transmission 10,13,18 speed
- Fluent in English
- TWIC Card
- Valid US passport
- Refrigerated 53 footer experience
- Pneumatic experience hauling cement & fly ash
- End dump experience hauling various materials
- Minimal flatbed experience
- Dry van experience
- OTR & Regional experience
- Minimal tanker experience hauling diesel and gas online
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
CDL Truck Driver
Triple M Diesels
12.2023 - Current
CDL Tanker Driver
Bryan and Rex Truck Service
10.2023 - 11.2023
CDL A OTR Driver
Freight Logistics Inc
07.2023 - 10.2023
CDL Truck Driver
Bryan and Rex Truck Service
12.2022 - 07.2023
CDL Delivery Driver
UNFI, United Natural Foods
06.2022 - 12.2022
CDL A OTR Driver
Chicago Air Freight Inc
10.2021 - 05.2022
CDL Truck Driver
DMI National Transportation
09.2020 - 09.2021
CDL Truck Driver
L&P Trucking
07.2020 - 08.2020
Automotive Technician
Universal Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Garland High School