Justin Desmond
Citrus Heights,CA
Summary
Hardworking professional with proven expertise in operating loading equipment, trucks, and trailers to meet tight schedules. Excellent route planning, gps mapping, and inspection skills.
Known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in , vehicle maintenance, and safety compliance which ensure timely deliveries. Excel in communication, time management, and adaptability, using these soft skills to navigate unexpected challenges and maintain smooth operations on long hauls. Also, I have a TWIC card and a lot of knowledge with flatbed ,trailers &Conestoga trailers.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Local Truck Driver
American Metals Corporation
03.2025 - 10.2025
- Operated heavy-duty trucks for safe and timely transportation of materials.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state transportation regulations during all deliveries.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and performance standards.
- Collaborated with dispatch team to optimize delivery routes and schedules.
- Maintained accurate logs of mileage, fuel consumption, and delivery records.
- Promoted safe driving habits by adhering strictly to speed limits, traffic laws and DOT regulations.
- Completed daily logs, reports, and documentation accurately to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Secured cargo properly using straps, chains or other restraint devices to prevent damage during transport.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
OTR Truck Driver
Chameleon flatbed
09.2022 - Current
- Loaded and unloaded freight in a safe and timely manner.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, and performed preventative maintenance.
- Complied with all applicable laws and regulations governing the transportation industry.
- Maintained accurate logs of working hours using electronic on-board recorder systems.
- Ensured cargo was properly secured to prevent shifting during transit.
- Planned routes, adhering to assigned delivery schedules while maintaining DOT compliance.
- Delivered products to customers' locations in a courteous and professional manner.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of tractor and trailer units before departing terminals.
- Managed time efficiently to ensure timely deliveries were made within established parameters.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts safely when loading and unloading shipments from trailers.
- Reported vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles immediately upon occurrence.
- Adhered strictly to safety requirements set forth by company policies and government regulations.
- Secured cargo according to company procedures prior to departure from terminals.
- Dropped off deliveries within scheduled timeframes.
Production Worker/Supervisor/Route Delivery Driver
New Cal Metals
07.2017 - 09.2022
- Operated forklift to move materials and finished products within warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks with pallet jacks and hand carts.
- Inspected product quality prior to packaging and shipment.
- Assisted in setting up production lines for manufacturing processes.
- Performed minor repairs on machinery as needed.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machines and equipment.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on all machinery used in the production line.
- Cleaned up work area at end of shift to maintain safe working environment.
- Organized storage areas for efficient retrieval of items when needed.
- Provided assistance in loading and unloading containers onto trailers for transport.
- Adhered strictly to established guidelines and procedures while performing duties.
Painter/Helper
Sean Erickson Classic Painting
03.2014 - 01.2016
- Mixed and prepared paint according to specific instructions.
- Cleaned work surfaces, equipment, tools, and brushes.
- Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting.
- Assisted in surface preparation activities such as sanding, scraping, masking off areas, filling holes with putty or plaster.
- Loaded and unloaded supplies from trucks.
- Set up scaffolding to reach high walls or ceilings.
- Sprayed interior and exterior surfaces with paint using spray guns or rollers.
- Covered floors, furniture, fixtures, and other items with drop cloths before beginning a project.
- Inspected finished products for quality control purposes.
- Followed safety protocols when working with hazardous chemicals.
Education
GED -
Elk Grove Adult Education
Elk Grove, CA05-2014
Skills
- Product deliveries
- Freight separation
- Safety processes and procedures
- Vehicle maintenance and inspection
- Local and long-distance driving
- Commercial driving
- Trip reporting
- Fuel refilling
- Trip planning
- Load security
- Transportation safety
- GPS and route planning
- Driving forklifts , scissor lifts, boom lifts, Bobcats and some other small machinery
- Have experience in chaining down machinery, such as scissor lifts, bobcats, boom lifts, steel coils, Forklifts
- Also have a TWIC card for Clarence to get into someplace
- Also have a lot of knowledge of the city, I’ve been doing deliveries down there with my previous job for years with a 30 foot flatbed three axle trailer bumper pull and a 16 foot bumper pull ,was down there all the time
- Did a lot of deliveries too, San Jose ,San Mateo, East Palo Alto, Daly city, Sausalito ,San Rafael And a lot of the surrounding cities
- Ability to do my job in efficient time detail orientated
Timeline
Local Truck Driver
American Metals Corporation
03.2025 - 10.2025
OTR Truck Driver
Chameleon flatbed
09.2022 - Current
Production Worker/Supervisor/Route Delivery Driver
New Cal Metals
07.2017 - 09.2022
Painter/Helper
Sean Erickson Classic Painting
03.2014 - 01.2016
GED -
Elk Grove Adult Education