Obdulio Velez
Berwyn,IL
Summary
Experienced Truck Driver with expertise operating 18-wheelers and box trucks. Brings clean driving record, CDL Class A license with Tankers endorsement. Customer-oriented and skilled at promoting customer retention. DOT compliant.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Truck Driver
Ryder Transportation
Chicago, IL
07.2022 - Current
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing the transportation of goods.
- Maintained accurate logbooks, records, and manifests for cargo transported.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of trucks to ensure safe operation and compliance with federal regulations.
- Drove tractor trailer combinations over long distances to deliver goods to customers in a timely manner.
- Checked load security prior to departure and during stops along the way.
- Delivered freight in an efficient, timely, and courteous manner while adhering to company policies and procedures.
- Verified accuracy of shipment paperwork before leaving the loading dock or warehouse premises.
- Inspected truck equipment such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, water levels on a regular basis.
- Reported any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles to supervisors immediately.
- Communicated regularly with dispatchers regarding routes taken and changes due to traffic conditions or other factors affecting delivery schedules.
- Recorded delivery information including recipient's name, signature and time of delivery on bills of lading.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as accidents or breakdowns.
- Maintained cleanliness inside cab area as well as outside truck body at all times.
Local Truck Driver
Blackhorse Carriers
Carol Stream, IL
02.2017 - 06.2022
- Checked vehicle before and after trips to ensure tire pressure, oil, and other fluid levels were adequate.
- Maintained logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and performed preventative maintenance.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
- Operated equipment such as air brakes, automatic transmissions, power steering, CB radio, GPS systems .
Education
CLASS A CDL LICENSE -
Mid-City Truck Driving School
Chicago, IL01-2015
GED -
Von Stueben MSC
Chicago, IL06-1994
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Vehicle Inspection
- Accurate Record Keeping
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Safe Driving Practices
- DOT Compliance
- Road Safety
- Effective Communication Abilities
- Commercial Vehicle Operation
Accomplishments
- 3X driver of the month for Blackhorse Carriers DBA Penske.
- 2020 Terminal driver of the year for Blackhorse Carriers DBA Penske.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Regional Truck Driver
Ryder Transportation
07.2022 - Current
Local Truck Driver
Blackhorse Carriers
02.2017 - 06.2022
CLASS A CDL LICENSE -
Mid-City Truck Driving School
GED -
Von Stueben MSC
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