Nicholas Eaquinto
Santaquin,Utah
Summary
I currently work for Altaview Concrete driving a tractor trailer with pneumatic trailers.I drove for Barney Trucking for 6 months. I worked for Nestle for 11 years 8 months. During that time the positions I held were; GP, L7 Rotator, QA rep, Cost rep, Jones operator, and Caser operator, Oven operator. I was trained to be the zone 4 captain for TPM on L7 before it was shutdown. I worked as an Oven operator for 8 years. Before I worked at Nestle I was a crew leader and driver for an attic insulation crew for 3 years before that company, Interwest Insulation went out of business. I also worked for 8 months as a customer service representative for Redwood Oil Company.
Knowledgeable Crew Leader with a clean driving record and experience supervising large teams on job sites. An energetic individual with good interpersonal, writing and math skills. Ready to tackle the position of CDL driver with a company that appreciates integrity and hard work.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver
Badlands Tank Lines
Roosevelt, UT
01.2023 - 10.2024
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Maintained accurate logs of vehicle inspections and repair status.
- Checked loads to ensure that cargo was secure and distributed evenly.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Verified the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations and other applicable laws governing transportation of cargo.
- Prepared documents such as bills of lading, invoices, receipts, proof of delivery documents.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers regarding pick-ups and deliveries status updates.
- Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor.
- Utilized GPS and maps for efficient route planning.
- Completed necessary paperwork and documentation for deliveries.
Bulker Driver
Altaview Concrete
Salt Lake City, Utah
08.2020 - 01.2023
- Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor.
- Documented daily mileage, gas and other data.
- Drove trucks to and from job sites to deliver supplies.
- Verified loads against bill of lading to identify and correct discrepancies.
- Maintained safe driving history with no critical incidents over 2-year timeframe.
- Planned and executed efficient routes to optimize time and fuel costs.
- Performed activities on time while maintaining regular attendance and punctuality to support scheduling and work coverage.
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise efficiently to meet demanding route targets.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Maintained accurate logs of vehicle inspections and repair status.
Driver
Barney Trucking
Salina, UT
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Maintained clean safety record with no accidents or incidents.
- Communicated with dispatching regarding changes to routes, deliveries and orders.
- Drove truck safely to deliver items in original condition to destination.
- Planned and followed most direct route to save time and mileage on company trucks.
- Performed basic repair work on trucks, notifying maintenance department of issues requiring more extensive repairs.
- Attached documents, such as PO receipts, packing slips and bill of lading to outbound shipments.
Oven Operator
Nestle
Springville, UT
07.2008 - 04.2020
- Set flows, temperatures and belt speeds for efficient, high-quality production.
- Maintained compliance with established company standards, safety procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Completed product inspections every 30 minutes to assess safety for customers consumption.
- Met demanding production schedules by working efficiently.
- Tracked warehouse contents continually, maintained constant awareness of stock levels.
- Conducted analysis to address production issue which led to less waste.
Crew Leader/ Attics
BulkerAltaviewAltaviewAltaviewAltaviewInterwest Insulation
Lindon, UT
08.2005 - 03.2008
- Managed multiple employees in various job tasks throughout all phases of project completion.
- Reviewed production specifications to properly set up and calibrate machinery.
- Inspected cleanliness, organization and safety of job sites after every shift.
- Kept gear and equipment in good working order by conducting inspections and completing minor repairs.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize team productivity.
- Observed safety protocols and manufacturer's instructions when using heavy machinery and equipment.
- Monitored work of employees and contractors to assess project conformance with customer requirements.
- Performed system startups, mechanical troubleshooting and corrective action management for any identified issues.
Customer Service Rep
Redwood Oil Company
Ukiah, CA
01.2005 - 08.2005
- August 2005.
- Greeted customers to facilitate services, determine service needs and accurately input orders into electronic systems.
- Maintained calm, friendly demeanor with upset customers to de-escalate stressful situations.
Education
CDL - Commercial Driving License
Utah Valley University
Sandy, UT02.2020
GED -
Steven Henager Collage
Orem, UT11.2015
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Utah Valley University
Orem, UTSkills
- Detail-oriented Decisive leader
- Natural Leadership
- Exceptional problem solver Employee engagement
- Team building
- Crew management
- Troubleshooting
- Heavy lifting
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Good at following instructions
- Friendly and hardworking
Timeline
Driver
Badlands Tank Lines
01.2023 - 10.2024
Bulker Driver
Altaview Concrete
08.2020 - 01.2023
Driver
Barney Trucking
03.2020 - 08.2020
Oven Operator
Nestle
07.2008 - 04.2020
Crew Leader/ Attics
BulkerAltaviewAltaviewAltaviewAltaviewInterwest Insulation
08.2005 - 03.2008
Customer Service Rep
Redwood Oil Company
01.2005 - 08.2005
CDL - Commercial Driving License
Utah Valley University
GED -
Steven Henager Collage
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Utah Valley University
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