Manuel D Nunez
Manassas,VA
Summary
Conscientious Truck Driver knowledgeable about DOT safety regulations and route planning. Accident-free safe driver with clean MVR with no violations. Over [Number] years of experience on road.
Safety-conscious driver experienced with light trucks and vans. Works quickly to meet daily targets with expert loading, unloading and transportation. Adapts quickly to changing situations to overcome problems and maintain performance.
Responsible Truck Driver with expertise in planning routes, collecting payments and resolving customer service issues. Bringing 10 years of related experience, advanced inspection skills and defensive driving abilities. Service-oriented with strong attention to detail and systematic approach to safety.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Truck Driver
Brother paving
Manassas, VA
03.2019 - Current
- Conducted pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
- Conducted periodic maintenance checks on trucks; reported any issues needing repair immediately.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Kept vehicles in good operating condition with thorough inspections and basic maintenance.
- Operated manual and mechanical equipment safely to minimize injury and accident risks.
- Determined optimal routes based on GPS application information and knowledge of local routes.
- Loaded and unloaded vehicles at distribution center and delivery address.
- Reported delays and accidents to stations using telephones or two-way radios.
- Communicated with dispatcher to relay and receive information about route changes and delays, quickly adjusting plans to maintain schedules.
- Inspected trailers for proper functioning of brakes, lights, signals, tires and other safety equipment.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding delivery instructions or changes in routes due to weather or traffic conditions.
- Utilized pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload materials off trucks.
- Managed accurate recordkeeping by distributing invoices, collecting payments and updating logs.
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to coordinate delivery times.
- Provided customer service when delivering freight by answering questions related to products being delivered.
- Delivered goods to customers in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy of delivery.
- Identified mechanical problems with vehicles, completed basic repairs and helped coordinate more serious maintenance needs.
- Planned routes using personal knowledge and GPS mapping software to optimize strategies.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Conducted emergency vehicle repairs to restore safety and dependability.
- Verified load counts against shipping papers; notified supervisor if discrepancies were found.
- Notified dispatchers about arrival times at destinations so that unloading schedules could be coordinated accordingly.
- Reported delays, accidents or other traffic incidents to dispatch office immediately.
- Adhered to company policies and procedures while operating vehicles safely within local areas.
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
- Loaded and unloaded freight, paying special attention to fragile items and carefully security every load for optimal protection and balance.
- Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicles.
- Checked vehicle before and after trips for mechanical items and safety issues.
- Reported mechanical problems encountered with vehicles to dispatch.
- Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
- Improved project completion time, multi-tasking operations on heavy equipment and trucks.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections of the truck, including checking fluid levels and tire pressure.
- Ensured that cargo was properly secured in the trailer prior to departure from loading dock.
- Drove vehicles safely, obeying traffic laws and transportation procedures to avoid accidents.
- Reviewed delivery documents and orders and reported errors to supervisor.
- Maintained logbook of working hours, following federal regulations on rest breaks.
- Used ropes and blocks to safely secure cargo for transport.
- Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws and maintained safe driving practices at all times.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
Driver/Transportation Dispatcher
Olimpus auto parts
Fairfax , VA
03.2016 - 03.2019
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Checked vehicle after shift for damage.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers regarding pick-ups and deliveries status updates.
- Achieved consistently high customer scores due to exceptional service.
- Demonstrated professional conduct with clients to deliver outstanding customer service.
- Assisted with loading and unloading freight when necessary.
- Utilized GPS to optimize routes and continuously meet estimated delivery times.
- Transported riders to designated stops according to pre-determined schedules.
- Prepared documents such as bills of lading, invoices, receipts, proof of delivery documents.
- Collected payments for goods delivered or unloaded.
- Monitored traffic conditions and applied defensive strategies to avoid accidents.
- Monitored road conditions during trips to determine if any adjustments need to be made due to weather or traffic delays.
- Operated standard warehouse equipment to assist with loading and unloading of deliveries.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Verified the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
Education
Driver
Rural Mixta
El Salvador Ca09-1990
Skills
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
- Hydraulics
- GPS Navigation
- Equipment Operation
- Safe Driving
- Materials Transport
- Document Management
- Route Management
- DOT Compliance
- Route Planning
- Clean MVR
- Inclement Weather Driving
- Air Brake Certification
- Defensive Driver Training
- Trained in va Safety Regulations
- Dependable and Reliable
- Trip Planning
- Tanker and Hazmat Endorsements
Timeline
CDL Truck Driver
Brother paving
03.2019 - Current
Driver/Transportation Dispatcher
Olimpus auto parts
03.2016 - 03.2019
Driver
Rural Mixta
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