Ramiro Ortiz
Merced,CA
Summary
Professional driver prepared for safe, efficient transportation. Proven ability to navigate long routes and meet delivery schedules. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving results. Skilled in vehicle maintenance, route planning, and adhering to safety regulations. Dependable and responsive to changing demands.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Foster Farms
Livingston, CA
10.2013 - Current
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
Truck Driver
Cherokee Freight Lines
3655 Cherokee Rd, Stockton CA 95205
06.2012 - 10.2013
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
- Assisted in training new drivers on company procedures, resulting in a more cohesive team dynamic among truck driver staff.
- Enhanced safety by conducting regular vehicle inspections and routine maintenance.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
Education
GED -
Merced Adult School
Merced, CA06-1993
Skills
- Safe Driving
- Strong Work Ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe Driving Practices
- Class A Commercial Driver's License
- Transportation safety
- Dependable and reliable
- Commercial driving
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Truck Driver
Foster Farms
10.2013 - Current
Truck Driver
Cherokee Freight Lines
06.2012 - 10.2013
GED -
Merced Adult School