Joseph Battaglia
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Motivated and experienced transportation professional with 7 years in logistics and trucking operations as a Class A Truck Driver. My goal is to be Skilled in coordinating dispatch operations, optimizing routes, and maintaining clear communication between drivers, clients, and warehouse teams. Adept at multi-tasking, problem-solving, and leveraging deep industry knowledge to ensure timely and efficient shipment delivery. Seeking to transition into a Dispatcher role to apply strong operational insight and leadership in a dynamic logistics environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
P&D Driver/Line Haul Truck Driver
Saia LTL Freight
Colorado Springs, CO
04.2024 - Current
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Safely transports dangerous goods (like chemicals, fuels, explosives) on defined routes.
- Focusing on strict DOT compliance, detailed vehicle/cargo checks (placards, documentation, securement), real-time route adjustments for conditions, security, and emergency preparedness, ensuring public safety and timely, compliant delivery while often returning home daily.
- Insure paperwork matches the trailers im assigned to transport and that paperwork complies with FMCA regulations and guidelines.
- Loading and unloading trailers using a forklift by scanning in bills using a VMC when help is needed in the warehouse.
CLASS A FOOD DELIVERY DRIVER
US FOODS
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections on all tractor and trailer equipment used, and report any defects to the carrier for repair.
- Carefully unload products from the trailer with a two-wheeler, pallet jack, or by hand and place in designated customer storage areas.
- Verify accuracy of delivery with customers and obtain proper signatures.
- Worked with warehouse personal to insure proper Securing and completed orders with shrink wrap to prepare them for loading.
LOCAL CLASS A TRUCK DRIVER
FIRST FLEET INC
01.2020 - 11.2023
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections on all tractor and trailer equipment used, and report any defects to the carrier for repair.
- PUTTING ON AND TAKING OFF TIRE CHAINS WHEN CHAIN LAWS ARE IN EFFECT ALONG I-70 WEST AND EAST BOUND
- Carefully unload products from the trailer with a two-wheeler, pallet jack, or by hand and place in designated customer storage areas.
- Verify accuracy of delivery with customers and obtain proper signatures.
CLASS A FOOD DELIVERY DRIVER
THE SYGMA NETWORKS
01.2018 - 01.2020
- PERFORM PRE-TRIP & POST-TRIP INSPECTIONS ON ALL TRACTOR & TRAILER EQUIPMENT USED AND REPORT AND DEFECTS TO BE FIXED TO CARRIER.
- Carefully unload products from the trailer with a two-wheeler, pallet jack, or by hand and place in designated customer storage areas.
- Verify accuracy of delivery with customers and obtain proper signatures.
BOX TRUCK DRIVER
THE COLORADO DISTRIBUTION GROUP
01.2016 - 01.2018
- LOADING AND UNLOADING delivery items, operating a box truck, and cleaning and maintaining equipment. Lift-gate and forklift.
- PERFORM PRE-TRIP & POST-TRIP INSPECTIONS BEFORE AND AFTER EACH SHIFT AND REPORT ANY DEFECTS TO THE CARRIER FOR REPAIRS.
- Obeyed traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
- Perform customer service through interacting and servicing external and internal customers · Use of scanning equipment for pickups and deliveries
- MAKING SURE PAPERWORK OF PRODUCT IS ACCURATE AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH D.O.T REGULATIONS.
WILDLAND FIRE FIGHTER FFT1
US FOREST SERVICE
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Responsible for MY CREWS safety on wildland and prescribed fire incidents.
- Ensure individual readiness.
- Adhere critical information pertinent to the assignment.
- Review Incident Action Plan (IAP) and obtain briefing, objectives, and intent from supervisor.
- Assemble and validate readiness of assigned personnel and equipment.
- Establish and communicate chain of command, reporting procedures, risk management processes, and radio frequency management.
- Brief assigned personnel using IAP and/or IRPG briefing checklist.
- Identify, analyze, and use relevant situational information to make more informed decisions and take appropriate actions.
- Locate Fire Line and implement appropriate Fireline construction methods ( Mineral soil scrape, cup trenching, removal of ladder fuels) necessary to stop fire spread and ensure completion to acceptable standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
GRAND MESA HIGH
GRAND MESA, COLORADO01-2017
Skills
- Time management
- Organization
- Interpersonal relationships
- Stress management
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Dispatch & Fleet management apps Such as ''SAMSARA''
- ELD (Electronic Logging Device) system to track HOS to meet requirements for DOT regulations
- Real-time Tracking & ELD Integration: GPS and Electronic Logging Device (ELD) software for live location and compliance
- Forklift operator
- Electric Pallet Jack
- Operating a lift gate using a remote controlled handle held device
- Putting on and taking off tire chains
Timeline
P&D Driver/Line Haul Truck Driver
Saia LTL Freight
04.2024 - Current
CLASS A FOOD DELIVERY DRIVER
US FOODS
11.2023 - 04.2024
LOCAL CLASS A TRUCK DRIVER
FIRST FLEET INC
01.2020 - 11.2023
CLASS A FOOD DELIVERY DRIVER
THE SYGMA NETWORKS
01.2018 - 01.2020
BOX TRUCK DRIVER
THE COLORADO DISTRIBUTION GROUP
01.2016 - 01.2018
WILDLAND FIRE FIGHTER FFT1
US FOREST SERVICE
01.2014 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
GRAND MESA HIGH