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Ricardo Dacal

Fort Myers,Florida

Summary

A professional OTR Truck Driver with decades of experience with managing delivering and navigating routes across the country with dedication and punctuality. Has the physical stamina and commitment to getting the assignment finished in an effective manner. Has history with handling customer service with honest communication and skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

OTR Truck Driver

Dsk
01.2025 - 06.2025
  • Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments.
  • Maintained accurate driving records in accordance with federal laws and regulations.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently updating electronic logs and submitting required paperwork in a timely manner.
  • Maintained compliance with federal regulations through diligent adherence to hours of service requirements and regular safety checks.
  • Identified best routes per delivery and navigated to each location using GPS devices.
  • Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Secured freight during stops and rest periods to prevent theft.
  • Completed multi-day and overnight trips every month.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.

OTR Truck Driver

PAM International
03.2023 - 12.2024
  • Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
  • Delivered goods to customers both locally and long distance.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Secured freight during stops and rest periods to prevent theft.
  • Completed multi-day and overnight trips every month.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Maintained accurate driving records in accordance with federal laws and regulations.
  • Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently updating electronic logs and submitting required paperwork in a timely manner.
  • Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
  • Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.

OTR Truck Driver

MVR 2015-2023
11.2015 - 02.2023
  • Reported vehicle and roadside issues in accordance with company policies to maintain route transparency.
  • Increased on-time deliveries by planning efficient routes and maintaining regular communication with dispatch teams.
  • Charted out upcoming routes with GPS technology and maps.
  • Contacted dispatch to report delivery incidents and determine best methods for resolution.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
  • Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
  • Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments.
  • Maintained accurate driving records in accordance with federal laws and regulations.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Secured freight during stops and rest periods to prevent theft.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Delivered goods to customers both locally and long distance.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
  • Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
  • Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.
  • Maintained compliance with federal regulations through diligent adherence to hours of service requirements and regular safety checks.
  • Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
  • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.

OTR Truck Driver

Florida Beauty
05.2005 - 10.2015
  • Safely navigated challenging weather conditions, utilizing defensive driving techniques to ensure timely delivery without compromising safety.
  • Drive a semi-truck all over the country manually unloading and delivering flowers directly to the flower shops
  • Loaded and unloaded goods and freight from tractor trailers, heavy duty trucks and flatbed vehicles.
  • Optimized routes based on road knowledge, traffic updates and GPS data.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Maintained accurate driving records in accordance with federal laws and regulations.
  • Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments.
  • Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Secured freight during stops and rest periods to prevent theft.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Delivered goods to customers both locally and long distance.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
  • Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
  • Maintained compliance with federal regulations through diligent adherence to hours of service requirements and regular safety checks.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Memorial HS
West New York, NJ

Skills

  • Driving Safety compliance
  • Professionalism and punctuality
  • Physical stamina and endurance
  • Customer Service Orientated
  • Team building
  • Problem-solving capacity
  • Handyman skills
  • Pay Attention to detail
  • Valuing Honesty
  • Fluent in English and Spanish

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Interests

  • I like working with my hands and fixing things
  • Auto Repair/Restoration
  • Gym Workouts
  • Backpacking and Hiking
  • Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
  • Playing Sports
  • Hiking
  • Bicycling

Timeline

OTR Truck Driver

Dsk
01.2025 - 06.2025

OTR Truck Driver

PAM International
03.2023 - 12.2024

OTR Truck Driver

MVR 2015-2023
11.2015 - 02.2023

OTR Truck Driver

Florida Beauty
05.2005 - 10.2015

High School Diploma -

Memorial HS

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