Josue Ramirez
Norridge,Illinois
Summary
Accomplished CDL A OTR Truck Driver with extensive experience at Schneider, specializing in safe and efficient hazmat transport. Proven track record in accident prevention and vehicle inspections, ensuring compliance with DOT regulations. Skilled in route planning and maintaining high standards of service, consistently delivering on time while upholding safety protocols.
Dependable and safety-conscious driver with positive attitude and excellent problem-solving abilities. Knowledgeable about DOT regulations and safety protocols, with skills in vehicle maintenance and navigation. Committed to ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining high customer satisfaction.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CDL A OTR Truck Driver
Owner-Operator
01.2025 - Current
- Operated Class A CDL vehicles safely in compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and functionality.
- Managed timely deliveries while adhering to route schedules and customer requirements.
- Maintained accurate logs of hours driven, mileage, and fuel usage per DOT regulations.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding route changes and delivery updates.
- Utilized GPS systems for efficient routing and navigation during long-haul trips.
- Adhered to safety protocols to minimize risks and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- 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.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Identified mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and reported serious concerns to management.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and prevent downtime.
- Handled hazardous materials according to regulations upon completion of relevant certification courses.
Hazmat Driver
Schneider
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Operated specialized hazmat transport vehicles to ensure safe delivery of hazardous materials.
- Adhered to DOT regulations and safety protocols for handling, transporting, and disposing of hazardous materials.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with safety teams to implement best practices in hazardous material handling and transportation.
- Documented delivery logs and maintained accurate records of hazardous material shipments.
- Upheld company reputation for reliability by consistently delivering high-quality service during Hazmat transport operations.
Skills
- Safe driving practices
- Defensive driving techniques
- Vehicle inspection proficiency
- Accident prevention strategies
- Long-haul driving
- Vehicle inspections
- Route planning
- Refrigerated trailers operation
Certification
- Hazmat , Schneider trucking 2024
- Twic card holder
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CDL A OTR Truck Driver
Owner-Operator
01.2025 - Current
Hazmat Driver
Schneider
07.2024 - 01.2025
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