Ricardo Nieves
Houston,TX
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Mason Mill N Lumber
Houston, TX
12.2021 - 12.2024
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Provided timely, accurate documentation for all freight shipments, contributing to smooth logistical operations.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication with clients during pickups and deliveries.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- 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.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
- 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.
- Developed strong relationships with dispatchers, ensuring optimal job assignments based on skillset and geographical familiarity.
- Warehouse experience, pallet jacks, forklift .
Education
GED -
HCC
04.2019
Skills
- Safe driving
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe driving practices
- Dependable and reliable
- Attention to detail
- Long-haul driving
- Route planning
- GPS and route planning
- Decision-making
- Materials transport
- Equipment operation
- Flexible schedule availability
- Heavy lifting
- Cargo handling
- Heavy haul expert
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Truck Driver
Mason Mill N Lumber
12.2021 - 12.2024
GED -
HCC