Joseph Gonzalez
El Paso,TX
Summary
Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 10+ years in logistics.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CDL Contractor
J&M Contracting
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious, and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
CDL Driver
Apple Moving
09.2016 - 05.2022
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious, and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Contacted dispatch to report delivery incidents and determine best methods for resolution.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
- Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
CDL Driver
A1 Freeman Moving
05.2009 - 09.2016
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious, and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Contacted dispatch to report delivery incidents and determine best methods for resolution.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
- Protected people and equipment from hazardous materials by using correct procedures.
- Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
- Answered common customer questions, accepted payments and completed paperwork at delivery and pickup locations.
- Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkland High School
El Paso, TX06.2001
Skills
- GPS Navigation
- Pre-Trip Inspections
- DOT Compliance
- Dispatch Collaboration
- Work Order Management
- Paperwork Management
- Driver Management
- Lockout Remedies
- Product Delivery
- Activity Logging
- Secure Loads
- Residential Delivery Etiquette
- Load Safety
- Transportation Logs
- Basic Math Skills
- Traffic Laws and Regulations
- Commercial Driving Experience
- Drive Vehicles
- Plan Routes
- Safety
Certification
- Licensed CDL Driver
Timeline
CDL Contractor
J&M Contracting
05.2022 - 09.2023
CDL Driver
Apple Moving
09.2016 - 05.2022
CDL Driver
A1 Freeman Moving
05.2009 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
Parkland High School
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