Ricardo Gaona
Duncanville,TX
Summary
Dynamic CDL Truck Driver with extensive experience at Greatwide Logistics, excelling in vehicle inspection and safety compliance. Proven track record of maintaining accurate transportation logs and effectively planning routes. Adept at identifying defects and communicating with dispatchers to ensure timely deliveries, fostering strong relationships with clients and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CDL Truck Driver
industrial personnel services
Grand Prairie, TX
02.2015 - 01.2026
- Inspected trailers for proper functioning of brakes, lights, signals, tires and other safety equipment.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections of the truck, including checking fluid levels and tire pressure.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws and maintained safe driving practices at all times.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
CDL Truck Driver
Haros Brothers
Kennedale, Texas
10.2022 - 02.2025
- Inspected trailers for proper functioning of brakes, lights, signals, tires and other safety equipment.
- Maintained logbook of working hours, following federal regulations on rest breaks.
- Drove vehicles safely, obeying traffic laws and transportation procedures to avoid accidents.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections of the truck, including checking fluid levels and tire pressure.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
CDL Truck Driver
Universal Logistics Holdings Inc.
Grand Prairie, TX
03.2020 - 10.2022
- Inspected trailers for proper functioning of brakes, lights, signals, tires and other safety equipment.
- Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
- Operated manual and mechanical equipment safely to minimize injury and accident risks.
- Inspected vehicles' condition, supplies and equipment before and after trips
CDL Truck Driver
pfs transportation
Memphis, TN
02.2016 - 02.2020
- Inspected trailers for proper functioning of brakes, lights, signals, tires and other safety equipment.
- Kept accurate records of deliveries made by noting names and addresses of customers on delivery documents.
- Communicated with dispatcher to relay and receive information about route changes and delays, quickly adjusting plans to maintain schedules.
- Checked loads against shipping papers to verify contents and identify special handling requirements.
- Maintained logbook of working hours, following federal regulations on rest breaks.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections of the truck, including checking fluid levels and tire pressure.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Delivered goods to customers in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy of delivery.
- Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
CDL Truck Driver
Greatwide Logistics
Pauls Valley, OK
02.2009 - 01.2015
- Inspected trailers for proper functioning of brakes, lights, signals, tires and other safety equipment.
- Kept accurate records of deliveries made by noting names and addresses of customers on delivery documents.
- Checked vehicle before and after trips for mechanical items and safety issues.
- Inspected vehicles' condition, supplies and equipment before and after trips
- Maintained logbook of working hours, following federal regulations on rest breaks.
- Operated heavy-duty trucks and trailers to complete long-distance deliveries of products.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cbtis
Juan Aldama05-1986
Some College (No Degree) - Cna
Dccd
Dallas, TXSkills
- Vehicle inspection
- Logbook maintenance
- Route planning
- Safety compliance
- Trailer coupling
- Defect identification
- Trip planning
- Transportation logs
- Refrigerated trail
- DOT compliance
Certification
class A cdl commercial
Timeline
CDL Truck Driver
Haros Brothers
10.2022 - 02.2025
CDL Truck Driver
Universal Logistics Holdings Inc.
03.2020 - 10.2022
CDL Truck Driver
pfs transportation
02.2016 - 02.2020
CDL Truck Driver
industrial personnel services
02.2015 - 01.2026
CDL Truck Driver
Greatwide Logistics
02.2009 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Cbtis
Some College (No Degree) - Cna
Dccd
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