Jose Padilla
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Experienced truck driver specializing in safe driving practices and vehicle inspections. Proven ability to maintain a clean MVR and adhere to federal regulations while optimizing delivery routes for efficiency and accountability.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Aggregate Haulers
San Antonio, TX
10.2022 - Current
- Operated heavy-duty trucks to transport aggregates safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to optimize delivery routes and schedules.
- Maintained accurate logs for hours of service, vehicle maintenance, and fuel usage.
- Implemented best practices for loading and unloading materials to minimize damage.
- Monitored road conditions and adjusted driving strategies accordingly for safety.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
Truck Driver Laborer
W.A. Rasic Construction
Long Beach, CA
04.2019 - 09.2022
- Operated heavy-duty trucks for transporting construction materials to job sites.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize delivery schedules and routes.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials, ensuring proper handling and placement.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, mileage, and deliveries for record-keeping purposes.
- Adhered to all safety protocols, minimizing risks during transportation operations.
- Kept vehicles clean inside out, presenting a professional image to customers at all times.
- Safely operated heavy equipment during loading and unloading processes, preventing accidents and damages to goods.
- Improved delivery efficiency by planning optimal routes and adhering to strict schedules.
- Maintained compliance with federal regulations by accurately logging hours of service, rest periods, and mileage records.
- Completed paperwork accurately and efficiently, submitting required documents on time to ensure proper recordkeeping.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
Truck Driver
JGA Transport
Eastvale, Ca
04.2016 - 03.2019
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Safeguarded cargo integrity by regularly checking load securement during transport and promptly addressing any issues that arose.
- Developed strong relationships with dispatchers, ensuring optimal job assignments based on skillset and geographical familiarity.
- Supported new drivers by sharing best practices and insights gained from experience on road.
- Reduced downtime by promptly reporting and addressing maintenance issues.
- Maintained clean driving record, adhering strictly to traffic laws and safety regulations.
Education
GED -
Trabuco Hills High School
Mission Viejo, CASkills
- Safe driving
- Strong work ethic
- Transportation safety
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Vehicle inspections
- DOT compliance
- Vehicle maintenance
- Clean MVR
Accomplishments
- Safely operated 40-ton articulated dump trucks around highly congested construction sites.
- Earned Class A Doubles, Triples Endorsements.
Certification
- Licensed class A driver - 2016-present
- Doubles and triples endorsement - 2016-present
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Truck Driver
Aggregate Haulers
10.2022 - Current
Truck Driver Laborer
W.A. Rasic Construction
04.2019 - 09.2022
Truck Driver
JGA Transport
04.2016 - 03.2019
GED -
Trabuco Hills High School