Modesto Velazquez
Lakewood,CA
Summary
Dedicated Class A Truck Driver committed to delivering building materials safely and efficiently. Demonstrates expertise in conducting comprehensive inspections and adhering to DOT and OSHA regulations, fostering a culture of safety. Maintains effective communication for timely deliveries, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction in construction projects.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Class A Driver
Christian Building Materials
Orange, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Drive commercial vehicles safely and follow all Department of Transportation (DOT) rules. Complete pre-trip and post-trip vehicle checks to make sure the truck is safe to drive. Use equipment like forklifts, or boom trucks to load and unload heavy supplies at customer locations or project sites. Check delivery tickets, match packing slips, and confirm the right products are dropped off. Follow all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines; wear protective gear.
Class A CDL Driver
Beacon Supply
Orange, CA
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Perform touch‑freight tasks, that require lifting, moving, or carrying products weighing over 75 lbs. Pre‑inspect the truck, load materials, and verify the accuracy of the load. Notify branch management of any potential hazards on site. Set up job parameters and inspect the site to ensure a safe environment for loading and unloading. Maintain regular communication with the dispatcher to ensure timely delivery of product. Knuckle boom certified and operated
CDL Class A Driver
Cannon Trucking
San Dimas, CA
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Complete pre-trip and post-trip vehicle checks to make sure the truck is safe to drive. Transport heavy equipment, manage securement, and perform loading/unloading of multi-axle or oversized heavy haul loads. Primarily regional or local route driving centered around project infrastructure to Central California. Able to drive and operate various truck types with straps and chains.
Truck Driver Class A
Materials sales unlimited
Stanton, CA
02.2019 - 11.2021
- Operated Class A vehicle (flatbed, boom truck, tractor-trailer) to transport products including brick, block, stone, soil, pavers, and timber, ensuring safe delivery. Verify load accuracy against delivery tickets before departing. Using chains, straps, or binders ensures correct use to ensure heavy materials do not shift during transport. Job Site Unloading: Unload and place materials precisely where the customer requests using truck-mounted forklifts (Moffett), pallet jacks. Coordinated with site superintendents, contractors, and homeowners for precise material placement in active construction zones, enhancing safety and efficiency. Compliance & Logistics: Conducted pre-trip and post-trip vehicle safety inspections to maintain compliance and ensure operational safety. Maintained electronic DOT logs and immediately reported mechanical defects or site incidents.
Truck Driver Class A (tanker)
BB Tequila
Santa Fe Springs, CA
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Operated cement truck, conducting thorough pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance. Maintained accurate logs of hours and deliveries for regulatory compliance. Assemble, lift, and latch heavy metal delivery chutes (weighing around 50 lbs. each) to guide the concrete flow. Clean the discharge chute, hopper, and drum exterior immediately after unloading at a designated environmental rinse-off area to prevent concrete buildup.
Education
High school diploma -
Santa Ana College
Remote05-2025
Commercial driver's license (CDL) - Class A
Toro Driving School
08-2018
Skills
- Post-trip and pre-trip inspections
- Client interaction and documentation
- Route navigation
- CDL driving and assessments
- Delivery and commercial driving
- Time management
- Load and unload operations
- Tanker and liquid cargo transportation
- Forklift operation
- Traffic law compliance
- Knuckle Boom Certified
- Tanker Experience
Certification
- CDL A
- Hazmat Endorsement
- Tanker Endorsement
- CDL B
Timeline
CDL Class A Driver
Christian Building Materials
10.2023 - Current
Class A CDL Driver
Beacon Supply
01.2022 - 10.2023
CDL Class A Driver
Cannon Trucking
11.2021 - 01.2022
Truck Driver Class A
Materials sales unlimited
02.2019 - 11.2021
Truck Driver Class A (tanker)
BB Tequila
08.2018 - 02.2019
High school diploma -
Santa Ana College
Commercial driver's license (CDL) - Class A
Toro Driving School