JOSE VICTORIA
AAA Cooper Transportation
Bakersfield,CA
2
Languages
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience
Transportation and Safety professional with extensive experience in fleet operations, driver safety, vehicle inspections, and transportation compliance. Class A CDL holder with strong knowledge of DOT and FMCSA safety requirements, pre-trip and post-trip inspections, Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs), equipment safety, and workplace safety practices. Experienced in conducting safety observations, identifying hazards and deficiencies, documenting findings, supporting incident reporting, and communicating safety concerns with drivers and operations teams. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, with a strong commitment to regulatory compliance, safety training, continuous improvement, and maintaining a positive safety culture.
Work History
Truck Driver / Dock Worker / Dispatcher
2 Years 6 Months- Perform transportation, dock, and dispatch functions while maintaining a strong focus on safe operations and compliance with company procedures.
- Conduct routine vehicle and equipment checks and communicate maintenance or safety concerns when deficiencies are identified.
- Support safe loading, unloading, trailer movement, and dock operations while maintaining awareness of workplace hazards.
- Coordinate with drivers, dispatch, dock personnel, and operations teams to address route, equipment, scheduling, and safety-related concerns.
- Reinforce safe operating practices, proper vehicle inspection procedures, and adherence to established transportation requirements.
- Maintain accurate operational and transportation documentation and communicate information clearly to drivers and leadership.
- Promote accountability for safe work practices and help support a positive safety culture across transportation and dock operations.
Safety Training Coordinator
2 Years- Served as an on-site and out-of-state Safety Trainer, coaching drivers on safe operating practices, company safety expectations, and transportation procedures.
- Coached drivers when safety concerns were identified, providing guidance and reinforcing corrective actions to promote safe and compliant driving practices.
- Inspected assigned trucks, trailers, and equipment to help ensure vehicles were safe to operate before drivers began routes.
- Worked directly with drivers to identify unsafe conditions, equipment concerns, and potential hazards and communicated issues for appropriate follow-up.
- Provided hands-on safety guidance during operations and reinforced proper vehicle inspection, equipment safety, and defensive driving practices.
- Supported a strong safety culture by encouraging driver accountability and consistent adherence to established safety procedures.
- Maintained awareness of vehicle and equipment condition and escalated safety deficiencies that could affect safe operation.
- Completed and maintained required driver and vehicle documentation while supporting safe transportation operations.
Truck Driver
7 Months- Operated commercial trucks pulling double trailers in transportation operations contracted with FedEx.
- Performed routine pre-trip and post-trip inspections to identify vehicle, trailer, tire, lighting, brake, and equipment concerns.
- Maintained a strong focus on safe driving practices, vehicle condition, load security, and compliance with company transportation requirements.
- Followed established transportation safety procedures while operating commercial vehicles in a high-volume delivery environment.
- Monitored vehicle and trailer conditions and communicated maintenance or safety concerns when deficiencies were identified.
- Completed required driver and vehicle documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintained awareness of road, weather, traffic, and workplace conditions to minimize transportation safety risks.
- Worked closely with dispatch and operations personnel to communicate delivery, equipment, and safety-related concerns.
Truck Driver
7 Years 7 Months- Operated refrigerated trailers (reefers) to transport and deliver produce.
- Performed pre-trip and post-trip inspections to verify vehicle and trailer readiness before routes.
- Monitored refrigeration equipment and trailer conditions to help protect products and maintain safe transportation operations.
- Safely loaded, transported, and delivered produce while following company procedures and transportation requirements.
- Maintained accurate delivery and transportation documentation.
- Communicated with dispatch regarding delivery schedules, route conditions, equipment issues, and operational concerns.
- Demonstrated consistent attention to vehicle condition, load security, road conditions, and overall transportation safety.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Fleet & Driver Safety
Pre-Trip & Post-Trip Inspections
Safety Observations
DOT/FMCSA Safety & Compliance
Double Trailer Operations
Refrigerated Trailer Operations
Incident Awareness & Reporting
Safety Training Support
PPE & Safety Procedures
Driver Communication
Microsoft Office/ Teams /Samsara/ JJ Keller
Drivers Log Audits & Compliance Documentation
Department of Transportation (DOT) safety requirements
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) practices
Driver Safety & Transportation Compliance
File Driver DQ Files & Inspection Record Keeping
Certification
CDL Class A
All Endorsements No Restrictions
SAFETY & TRANSPORTATION EXPERIENCE
- 12+ years of professional commercial transportation experience
- Hands-on fleet, driver, dock, dispatch, and equipment operations
- Routine vehicle and trailer safety inspections
- Identification and reporting of equipment deficiencies and safety concerns
- Driver safety support and reinforcement of safe operating practices
- Safety-focused communication with drivers, dispatch, maintenance, and operations
- Safe loading, transportation, and delivery practices
- Defensive driving and hazard awareness
- Driver documentation and operational recordkeeping
- Safety training and orientation support skills
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Truck Driver / Dock Worker / Dispatcher
AAA Cooper Transportation
03.2024 - CurrentRead More
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03.2022 - 03.2024Read More
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01.2014 - 08.2021Read More
West Covina High School
High School Diploma
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