Joseph Quiroga
Mendota,IL
Summary
Reliable and safety-focused individual with keen sense of responsibility and strong work ethic. Adept at understanding and adhering to transportation laws and regulations, coupled with proficient vehicle maintenance and navigation skills. Committed to ensuring timely and secure deliveries, contributing to operational efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver Class A
Maplehurst Farms
Rochelle, IL
04.2025 - Current
- Hauling grain from different farms all over La Salle, Lee, Bureau, Will, and Dekalb County
- Loading and unloading our own trailers
- 500+ miles a day
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Operated Class A trucks safely and efficiently across diverse routes.
- Maintained accurate logs of hours driven, mileage, and fuel usage for regulatory compliance.
- Adapted quickly to changing road conditions and weather situations to maintain safe driving habits while ensuring punctual deliveries.
- Ability to operate manual trasmission
Truck Driver Class A CDL
Mahoney Environmental
Mendota, IL
08.2023 - 04.2025
- I was a shuttle driver as well, my job was to bring full tanker trailers to the mendota plant and empty ones to Joliet to get loaded.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, vehicle maintenance, and delivery schedules.
- Collaborated with dispatch team to optimize delivery routes and improve time management.
- Trained new drivers on safety protocols and company policies for operational excellence.
- Navigated unfamiliar territories successfully using GPS devices as well as traditional maps when necessary for optimal route selection.
Production Technician and yard spotter
Mahoney Environmental
Mendota, IL
03.2023 - 12.2024
- We have to back all kinds of tanker trailers into the plant for us to unload them. We also drive day cabs and spotters with dump trucks that we also unload.
- Operated production equipment to ensure efficient processing of materials.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and minimize downtime.
- Trained new staff on equipment operation and safety procedures, fostering skill development.
- Analyzed production data to identify areas for process improvement and cost reduction.
Education
High school diploma - GED
Mendota High School
Mendota, ILCDL A
160 Driving Academy
Montgomery, IL05-2023
Skills
- Commercial Driving
- Vac truck
- Commercial driving
- Warehouse experience
- Written communication
- Tractor-Trailer
- Driving
- Skid steer
- DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations
- Hopper bottom trailer
- Tanker Experience
- Yard jockey
- Flexibility
- Agriculture
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- GPS
- Load & unload
- Computer skills
- Truck driving
- Outdoor work
- Tanker
- Time management
- Fast learner
- Vehicle maintenance
- Manual transmission
- Forklift
- Commercial truck driving
- Box Truck
Certification
- CDL A
- December 2024 to December 2025
- Cdl Class A
- Tanker Endorsement
- Air Brake Endorsement
- CDL
- Driver's License
- CDL B
Languages
Spanish - Expert
English - Fluent
Timeline
Truck Driver Class A
Maplehurst Farms
04.2025 - Current
Truck Driver Class A CDL
Mahoney Environmental
08.2023 - 04.2025
Production Technician and yard spotter
Mahoney Environmental
03.2023 - 12.2024
High school diploma - GED
Mendota High School
CDL A
160 Driving Academy