Kevin Mendez
Transporter
Newark,New Jersey
Summary
Seeking a full-time permanent employment in sales; in a dynamic environment where I can directly influence customer satisfaction outcomes. Hardworking Transportation professional maintains tight schedules, secure loads and meet customer demands in high-volume environments. Good communicator and planner with analytical and critical thinking skills. Current New Jersey license and clean driving record.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Transport Driver
Grid Logistics
Newark, NJ
03.2023 - Current
- Improved project completion time, multi-tasking operations on heavy equipment and trucks.
- Managed accurate recordkeeping by distributing invoices, collecting payments and updating logs.
- Reviewed delivery documents and orders and reported errors to supervisor.
- Presented order bills and collected payments for deliveries.
- Identified mechanical problems with vehicles, completed basic repairs and helped coordinate more serious maintenance needs.
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
- Operated manual and mechanical equipment safely to minimize injury and accident risks.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
Transport Driver
WP trucking
Newark, NJ
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Kept customers satisfied and loyal by completing timely and accurate deliveries.
- Obeyed traffic laws and followed established traffic and transportation procedures.
- Invoiced and collected money due to settle accounts.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Inspected vehicles' condition, supplies and equipment before and after trips
- Conducted pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
- Filed vehicle logs, cargo records or billing statements according to company regulations.
- Identified mechanical problems with vehicles, completed basic repairs and helped coordinate more serious maintenance needs.
- Conducted emergency vehicle repairs to restore safety and dependability.
Transport Driver
Manolo Trucking
Newark, NJ
04.2017 - 04.2020
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Obeyed traffic laws and followed established traffic and transportation procedures.
- Kept customers satisfied and loyal by completing timely and accurate deliveries.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Worked with dispatch to update routes and inform customers of delays.
- Reported mechanical problems encountered with vehicles to dispatch.
- Wrote receipts for loads picked up and collected payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges.
- Improved project completion time, multi-tasking operations on heavy equipment and trucks.
Forklift Operator
FedEx
Newark, NJ
01.2015 - 03.2017
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
- Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
- Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation.
Dump Truck Driver
M&J Sons Construction
Newark, New Jersey
01.2014 - 09.2014
- Report at the site on time to load the dump truck
- Operate the dumping machinery expertly and assist in loading and unloading
- Complete drive, route and gas logs
- Chart out best routes for delivery
- Unload the dump truck at the required site
- Bring the empty vehicle back to work station safely
- Conduct precautionary maintenance of the vehicle
- Performed customer services at the time of deliveries
Truck Driver
Essex Grain Products Co
Linden, New Jersey
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Built positive customer relationships with primary contacts at each store and resolved service issues
- Review invoices with customers and obtain shipper and receiver authorizations /signatures
- Transported materials to various locations with a demonstrated ability to navigate thick city traffic
- Reviewed transportation and shipping tags and verified accuracy of inventory counts at all points of delivery
- Maintain safe vehicle and conditions in compliance with company and highway regulations
- Loaded and unloaded product on and off trailers by hand and with the assistance of a forklift
- Clean and maintained vehicle
- Performed customer services at the time of deliveries
Truck Driver
Flagg Construction
Newark, New Jersey
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Drove trucks to specified destinations
- Delivered goods to designated places
- Picked up and load returned products
- Assisted with loading and unloading of trucks
- Performed customer services at the time of deliveries
Education
High School Diploma -
East Side High School
Newark, NJ06.2007
Skills
- Ability to carry out written and oral instructions in a fast-pace environment
- Strong multi-tasking abilities, needing little or no supervision
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Work well independently and as a contributing member of the team
- Proficient in
- Microsoft Office Applications: Word, Power Point, Excel
- Vehicle Inspection
- Supporting Warehouse Activities
- Load Security
- DOT Compliance
- Repairing Mechanical Problems
- Class A License
- Inspections
- Tractor-Trailer Driving
- Endorsement - Doubles-Triples,hazmat,tanker
- Freight Transportation
- Assisting Dispatch
- Business Problem Solutions
- Business Ethics
- Assembly Line Experience
- Twic Card
References
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
Languages
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Portuguese
Professional
Timeline
Transport Driver
Grid Logistics
03.2023 - Current
Transport Driver
WP trucking
09.2021 - 03.2023
Transport Driver
Manolo Trucking
04.2017 - 04.2020
Forklift Operator
FedEx
01.2015 - 03.2017
Dump Truck Driver
M&J Sons Construction
01.2014 - 09.2014
Truck Driver
Essex Grain Products Co
01.2011 - 01.2013
Truck Driver
Flagg Construction
01.2010 - 01.2011
High School Diploma -
East Side High School
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