Jose R Roman
Lewis Center,OH
Summary
Experienced with operating large commercial vehicles efficiently and safely. Utilizes strong navigation skills to ensure timely deliveries and optimize routes. Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and regulatory compliance to ensure operational excellence.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tractor Trailer Driver, Mentor, Supply Chain Division
DHL, Flex Fleet
01.2023 - Current
- CDL A / NT Fleet work with specialized pneumatic/ hydraulic gate operated trailers, Flat beds (roller and drop deck) and trailers. Train and instruct new drivers in the proper use and safer use of the equipment for safe delivery.
- The industries we supply are multiples a variety of areas such as:
- 1- Constructions sites.
- 2- Farming
- 3- Distribution centers
- 4- Manufacturers
- We are responsible for the pre-trips and post-trips of our power unit as well as the assigned equipment.
- Follow and respect all FMSA and DOT regulations concerning CMV operations.
Tractor Trailer Driver and Mentor Intermodal Division
Schneider National
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Operate tractor / containers/ trailers from rail yard and company terminal to different customer in the region, Train new driver on the safer and proper procedures how on the safer and proper procedures how to operate at the Rail yard.
- Responsible for pre-trips, post trips, route planning, ELD compliance and timely deliveries.
- Some Mentoring to new drivers and proper working operation at the rail yard.
Operations and Safety supervisor
Petroleum Product Transport
01.2005 - 01.2021
- Work as a safety and operations supervisor for an Oil and derivates petroleum products out of the Jose Antonio Anzoátegui Refinery in Venezuela.
- In charge of training drivers and support personnel about the company policies as well as the policies from the refinery
- Hire train driver and personnel in the use of equipment, tractor/ tanker. Safety equipment/ PPE/ Respirators and some heavy machinery based on JJ Keller principles and PDVSA standards.
- The company mainly dedicates to establishing facilities for drilling facilities as well as transportation of drilling residues to mayor refineries in the area. We mainly use vacuum tankers, storage tankers, low boys and flat beds.
- Supervised more than 69 employees including 50 Tractor trailer drivers and equipment operators.
- Areas of responsibilities:
- A- Operations
- B- Safety
- C- Maintenance
Education
Industrial Engineering
Polytechnical University of Puerto Rico
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Safe driving practices
- Commercial driver's license
- Freight bill reconciliation
- Vehicle maintenance and inspection
- Team player attitude
- Log keeping
- Clean driving record
- Safety compliance
- Commercial driving
- Trailer coupling and uncoupling
- Defensive driving techniques
- Vehicle inspection proficiency
- Accident prevention strategies
- Vehicle inspection
- Fuel-efficient driving
- Physical stamina and strength
- Risk assessment
- Equipment maintenance know-how
- Hazardous materials handling
- Regulatory compliance awareness
- Preventive Maintenance
- Inventory management
- GPS navigation mastery
- Troubleshooting
- Emergency response preparedness
- Problem-solving capacity
- Cross-docking experience
- Company branding
- Freight separation
- International shipping regulations
- Air brake systems
- Load securement
- Trip planning
- Proper signaling usage
- Unloading coordination
- Flatbed trailer expertise
- Speed and distance judgment
- Double and triple trailers handling
- Bill of lading comprehension
- Electronic logging device use
- Freight documentation expertise
- Lifting equipment operation
- Weight distribution
- Truck maintenance
- Intermodal container transport
- Customer service
- Time management
- Safe driving
- Dependable and reliable
- Attention to detail
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- GPS and route planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Long-haul driving
- Transportation safety
- DOT compliance
- Regulatory compliance
Accomplishments
- Named DHL / Flex Fleet Driver of the Quarter, 2024 &2025
- Earned Class A Doubles, Triples and Tanker Endorsements.
Certification
- CDL Class A / NT
- TWIC permit
95+ Award for safe drivers
Maintaining a score of 98 points (out of 100 Points during the years 2023/2024/2025) for safety and productivity.)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Tractor Trailer Driver, Mentor, Supply Chain Division
DHL, Flex Fleet
01.2023 - Current
Tractor Trailer Driver and Mentor Intermodal Division
Schneider National
01.2021 - 01.2023
Operations and Safety supervisor
Petroleum Product Transport
01.2005 - 01.2021
Industrial Engineering
Polytechnical University of Puerto Rico