Juan Baltodano
West Valley City
Summary
Professional driver prepared to deliver high standards and results. Extensive experience in transporting goods safely and efficiently. Known for strong teamwork, adaptability, and focus on meeting delivery schedules. Skilled in vehicle maintenance and compliance with safety regulations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver
Titanic Trucking Inc. ( Self Employed)
08.2017 - 10.2024
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication with clients during pickups and deliveries.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Reduced fuel expenses through careful route planning and diligent monitoring of vehicle maintenance needs.
Truck Driver
Cottonwood Motors
09.2014 - 07.2017
- Utilized GPS technology and mapping software effectively to identify the most efficient driving routes consistently throughout assignments.
- Streamlined trip logs, expense reports, and other paperwork to ensure accurate records were maintained for compliance purposes.
- Maintained high standards of vehicle cleanliness and organization, ensuring readiness for inspections.
- Improved on-time delivery rates with meticulous planning and time management.
- Maintained clean driving record, adhering strictly to traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Enhanced team morale with positive attitude and strong work ethic during long hauls.
- Enhanced safety by conducting regular vehicle inspections and routine maintenance.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction, reliably meeting specific delivery instructions.
- Ensured timely delivery of goods across multiple states, contributing to consistent customer satisfaction.
- Improved fuel efficiency, adopting eco-friendly driving practices.
- Strengthened relationships with clients by providing exceptional service and timely communication.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
Truck Driver
Lowes Home Improvement
02.2013 - 08.2014
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication with clients during pickups and deliveries.
- Safeguarded cargo integrity by regularly checking load securement during transport and promptly addressing any issues that arose.
- Developed strong relationships with dispatchers, ensuring optimal job assignments based on skillset and geographical familiarity.
- Maintained high standards of vehicle cleanliness and organization, ensuring readiness for inspections.
- Removed and unloaded packages from trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
Truck Driver
Nicholas Food Service
04.2012 - 01.2013
- Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Facilitated smoother operations at warehouses by assisting with inventory management when necessary.
- Streamlined route planning to accommodate last-minute changes, ensuring no delay in deliveries.
- Contributed to culture of safety, participating actively in safety meetings and trainings.
- Increased efficiency in loading and unloading processes, utilizing proper equipment handling techniques.
- Reduced fuel consumption by implementing efficient driving routes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Instituto Nacional Tecnico Vocacional
Managua, NicaraguaSkills
- Safe driving
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe driving practices
- Dependable and reliable
- Attention to detail
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Commercial driving
- DOT compliance
- Long-haul driving
- GPS and route planning
- Inclement weather driving
- Decision-making
- Materials transport
- Accurate record keeping
- Defensive driving techniques
- Clean MVR
- Physical stamina and strength
- Adherence to regulations
- Route logs
Certification
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - [State] Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) - [State] Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Medical Examiner's Certificate – U.S. Department of Transportation.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Truck Driver
Titanic Trucking Inc. ( Self Employed)
08.2017 - 10.2024
Truck Driver
Cottonwood Motors
09.2014 - 07.2017
Truck Driver
Lowes Home Improvement
02.2013 - 08.2014
Truck Driver
Nicholas Food Service
04.2012 - 01.2013
High School Diploma -
Instituto Nacional Tecnico Vocacional