Ricardo Zuniga
Whitehouse
Summary
Experienced Truck Driver offering solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about trucks and trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation, and business needs.
Highly motivated professional with 8 years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Estrada Trucking LLC
Jacksonville
03.2023 - Current
- Inspected work areas for safety issues before beginning any task.
- Loaded asphalt into paving machines, spreaders and other related equipment.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections prior to departure including verifying load details and confirming route information.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations and other applicable laws governing transportation of cargo.
- Monitored road conditions during trips to determine if any adjustments need to be made due to weather or traffic delays.
CEO
SUDSAWAY LLC
Whitehouse
05.2017 - Current
- Introduced innovative approaches that improved efficiency while reducing costs.
- Collaborated with marketing teams on campaigns aimed at increasing brand visibility in target markets.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure competitive pricing for goods or services.
- Managed executive team members to ensure successful execution of projects in a timely manner.
- Created and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, government agencies, and other industry partners.
- Developed strategies for improving customer service standards throughout the company.
Delivery Driver
Coca Cola Refreshments
Tyler
09.2019 - 03.2023
- Maintained accurate records of all merchandise transactions including receipts, invoices, orders, discounts.
- Worked closely with store managers to ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures related to merchandising activities.
- Regularly monitored store shelves to ensure product availability, restocking and rotating merchandise as needed.
- Collaborated with vendors to negotiate pricing, delivery dates, and other terms of sale.
Driver
Fedex Ground
Lindale
02.2017 - 09.2019
- Monitored road conditions during trips to determine if any adjustments need to be made due to weather or traffic delays.
- Maintained accurate logs of vehicle inspections and repair status.
- Reported any incidents involving the truck or its cargo to management immediately.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Dallas, TX06-2016
Skills
- System monitoring
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Route planning
- Time management
- Safety inspections
- Vendor negotiation
- Vehicle inspection
- Regulatory compliance
- Log maintenance
- Traffic navigation
- Communication skills
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Truck Driver
Estrada Trucking LLC
03.2023 - Current
Delivery Driver
Coca Cola Refreshments
09.2019 - 03.2023
CEO
SUDSAWAY LLC
05.2017 - Current
Driver
Fedex Ground
02.2017 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School