Jorge Cadena
San Leandro,CA
Summary
Experienced Truck Driver offering solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about trucks and trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation and business needs. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Reliable professional in commercial transportation, known for high productivity and efficiency in completing tasks. Skilled in route planning, vehicle maintenance, and safety compliance to ensure timely deliveries. Excel at communication, adaptability, and problem-solving to navigate unexpected challenges on the road. Committed to maintaining professionalism and punctuality in all transport assignments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Class A CDL Driver
Fed Ex Freight
Hayward, CA
12.2023 - Current
- Checked vehicles to ensure they were in proper working order before and after trips.
- Reported any mechanical issues or damages to management promptly.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Responded quickly to customer complaints and gathered pertinent information to make educated decisions for remediation.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving activities to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Provided courteous customer service during pickups and deliveries of goods.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
Bobtail Truck Driver & Forklift Operator
Yellow Freight
Hayward, CA
03.2017 - 08.2023
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Dispatched drivers.
- Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
- Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Utilized pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload materials off trucks.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
FedEx Contractor
Fed Ex Ground
South San Francisco, CA
08.2006 - 11.2016
- Worked as an independent contractor to deliver packages to different residential and business areas.
- Managed and supervised five different routes and employees.
- Logged inventory to track supply counts, organize equipment and gather important materials.
- Managed scheduling and was responsible for payroll.
Fiberglass Fabricator
Lera Glass, Fiberglass
San Bruno, CA
02.1999 - 08.2006
- Inspected finished product by checking appearance, measurements and looking for defects such as dead spots or bubbles.
- Trimmed excess fiberglass from edges to remove unnecessary material.
- Pressed layers of saturated fiberglass mat or cloth into molds, smoothed wrinkles and removed air bubbles to fabricate quality product.
- Molded fiberglass from chopped fiberglass and resin materials using pneumatic chopper spray guns.
- Added catalysts to resin and applied mixture to pre-cut fiberglass material.
- Set and checked dies and cut-out patterns for conformity with requested specifications, blueprints and dimensions.
- Sprayed gel coat on fiberglass molds to specified thickness to protect fiberglass exterior.
- Set up and maintained chopper gun by adding chopper blades to adjust fiber length, replacing rolls of fiberglass yarn roving and replacing parts.
- Worked with other materials such as metal, wood, and plastic glass.
- Repaired water skis, boats, and truck hoods.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked alongside architectures to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Education
GED -
Baden High School
South San Francisco, CA06.1995
Skills
- Route Management
- Refrigerated Trailers Operation
- Cargo Handling
- Heavy Lifting
- Dangerous Goods Transportation
- Decision Making
- Delivery Instructions Verification
- Vehicle Inspection
- Managing and driving forklifts
- Versatile when working with different tools
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Vehicle Defect or Damage Reporting
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- State and Federal Regulations
- Map Reading
- Work Logging
- Delivery Documentation
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Loading and Unloading
- CB Radio Communication
- Truck Weighing
- Problem Solving
- Safety and Emergency Equipment
- Tractor-Trailer Operation
Certification
- Certified CDL A Driver
Timeline
Class A CDL Driver
Fed Ex Freight
12.2023 - Current
Bobtail Truck Driver & Forklift Operator
Yellow Freight
03.2017 - 08.2023
FedEx Contractor
Fed Ex Ground
08.2006 - 11.2016
Fiberglass Fabricator
Lera Glass, Fiberglass
02.1999 - 08.2006
- Certified CDL A Driver
GED -
Baden High School
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