Jose Ortega
Summary
Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 39+ years in logistics. Organized Truck Driver with proven track record of delivering within specified time frames. Customer-focused and strong communicator to effectively interact with others. Bringing hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history in transportation positions. Well-organized and knowledgeable in meeting customer needs, coordinating paperwork and meeting company objectives.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Yellow Freight
09.2002 - 07.2023
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
Truck Driver
Consolidated Freightways
01.1984 - 09.2002
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
Education
Certificate For CDL - Truck Driving Course
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TX05.1983
High School Diploma -
Robert E Lee High School
Baytown, TX05.1978
Skills
- Class a Commercial Driver's License
- Weight Limits
- DOT Requirements
- Commercial Driving
- Delivery Instructions Verification
- Vehicle Inspection
Timeline
Truck Driver
Yellow Freight
09.2002 - 07.2023
Truck Driver
Consolidated Freightways
01.1984 - 09.2002
Certificate For CDL - Truck Driving Course
San Jacinto College District
High School Diploma -
Robert E Lee High School
Similar Profiles
Francisco VasquezFrancisco Vasquez
Pick up and Delivery Driver at YRC Freight (Now Yellow Freight)Pick up and Delivery Driver at YRC Freight (Now Yellow Freight)
Tarik Cavitt-SarinanaTarik Cavitt-Sarinana
Order Selector/Forklift Operator at YRC Freight (Now Yellow Freight)Order Selector/Forklift Operator at YRC Freight (Now Yellow Freight)
Alan BuffanoAlan Buffano
Dock Forklift Driver at Yellow FreightDock Forklift Driver at Yellow Freight
Patrick MontgomeryPatrick Montgomery
Operations Manager at Yellow FreightOperations Manager at Yellow Freight
Bittany GivensBittany Givens
OTR Flatbed Driver/OTR Truck Driver/OTR Box Truck Driver at Transport Ventures LogisticsOTR Flatbed Driver/OTR Truck Driver/OTR Box Truck Driver at Transport Ventures Logistics