Marco Zendejas
San Luis,AZ
Summary
Experienced CDL driver with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and on-time performance. Skilled in operating Flatbed, Doubles, Reefer, and Dry Van equipment across local and regional routes. Quick-adapting, reliable, and self-driven professional with strong communication skills and a proven history of delivering excellent customer service while staying compliant with all regulations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Flatbed Truck Driver
Massolo Trucking
Yuma, AZ
05.2023 - Current
- Inspected vehicle before and after each trip.
- Maintained accurate logbook of hours worked, mileage, fuel usage and rest breaks.
- Secured loads by using chains, straps, blocks or other appropriate methods as needed.
- Communicated regularly with dispatch regarding route changes or delays.
Truck Driver
Swire Coca-Cola
Yuma, AZ
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Transported and safely delivered items to prevent damage or loss.
- Inspected vehicles' condition, supplies and equipment before and after trips.
- Checked loads against shipping papers to verify contents reported errors to supervisor.
- Stocked and rotated shelves and built displays to deliver results for stores and suppliers.
- Built effective partner store relationships to improve customer satisfaction.
CDL Truck Driver
The Growers Co
Yuma, AZ
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Submitted daily mileage log with trip sheet, fuel, maintenance and delivery documentation.
- Communicated with dispatcher to relay and receive information about route changes and delays, quickly adjusting plans to maintain schedules.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
HVAC Installer and Maintenance
Quick Refrigiration
Yuma, AZ
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Worked together with other crew members to install HVAC systems and ductwork in existing and new builds.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine duct placement.
- Tested equipment following each install to determine efficiency and proper functionality.
- Performed general maintenance on machinery and equipment to prevent malfunctions.
Food Safety Coordinator
Taylor Farms
Salinas, CA
10.2017 - 03.2020
- Responsible for giving Food Safety approval on new suppliers, growers, harvest crews and daily harvest schedules for Taylor Farms Food Service and Taylor Farms Retail.
- Worked together with harvest coordinators & growers on a daily basis to ensure successful delivery of raw product loads into the processing plants.
- Gathered, reviewed and input Food Safety documentation into online approval system for our records and possible future recalls.
- Maintained constant contact with our production team in order to assist with order changes based on client’s needs.
- Conducted detailed audits for new supplier’s Food Safety programs; Ranch locations, Pre-Season and Pre-Harvest Risk Assessments, monthly irrigation water testing, Soil Amendments, and personnel Food Safety certifications.
Dispatcher
Ryder Integrated Logistics Inc
Yuma, AZ
06.2017 - 10.2017
- Coordinated driver dispatching, route planning and vehicle tracking for over 60 drivers.
- Reviewed all dispatch documents to confirm accuracy and DOT compliance.
- Maintained current knowledge of all personnel in field and all completed deliveries or delays.
- Tracked all changes in computer system to keep records current and accurate.
- Relayed information between drivers and recipients, including ETA and potential delays.
- Monitored dispatch board and adjusted load priorities regularly based on client's needs.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train new hires and existing employees.
Food Safety Micro-Sampler
Taylor Farms
Yuma, AZ
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Conducted quality control procedures from raw material stage to finished product.
- Collect samples of produce and route them to laboratories for microbiological assessment, ingredient verification, or other testing.
- Monitored daily operations and performed safety audits to check that staff followed administrative policies and regulations.
- Write reports of findings, risks and violations and advise farmers, growers, or processors of corrective action to be taken.
- Present agricultural demonstrations to large groups of potential or existing clients such as McDonalds, Chipotle, Subway, Costco and others.
- Assisted with the development and implementation of new quality monitoring protocols.
Outbound Sales Agent
Advanced Call Center Technologies
San Luis, AZ
03.2015 - 01.2016
- Contacted private individuals or businesses by automatic dialing systems to solicit sales.
- Identified customer needs to deliver relevant product solutions and promotions and meet target budgets.
- Developed customized sales techniques to successfully sell and upsell phone and cable services to new and existing clients.
- Refined and demonstrated excellent listening skills, asked probing questions, understood concerns and overcame objections.
- Trained new hires and helped them learn best practices, communication strategies and performance standards and led team of 20+ telemarketers.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Luis High School
2015
Skills
- DOT & FMCSA Compliance
- ELD & GPS Navigation Systems
- Defensive Driving & Safety Awareness
- Route Planning & Time Management
- Flatbed / Doubles / Reefer / Dry Van Operation
- Load Securement & Freight Handling
- Basic Truck/Trailer Maintenance
- Strong Communication
- Reliable & Self-Driven
- Quick Learner
Languages
Bilingual (English, Spanish)
Timeline
Flatbed Truck Driver
Massolo Trucking
05.2023 - Current
Truck Driver
Swire Coca-Cola
09.2022 - 05.2023
CDL Truck Driver
The Growers Co
12.2021 - 04.2022
HVAC Installer and Maintenance
Quick Refrigiration
10.2020 - 12.2021
Food Safety Coordinator
Taylor Farms
10.2017 - 03.2020
Dispatcher
Ryder Integrated Logistics Inc
06.2017 - 10.2017
Food Safety Micro-Sampler
Taylor Farms
02.2016 - 04.2017
Outbound Sales Agent
Advanced Call Center Technologies
03.2015 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
San Luis High School