Richard Cortez Vega
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Elevate Auto Transport
01.2018 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Fostered strong professional network and partnership building skills to connect with quality leads.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- 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.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
- Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
- Sold and updated car carrier equipment as needed. Maintained and upgraded equipment. Exporting car carrier equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Whitnall High School
Greenfield, WI06.1991
Skills
- Vehicle Systems
- Auto Delivery
- DOT Requirements
- Vehicle Inspection
- Order Picking and Processing
- Tractor Trailer Driving
- Driver Management
- Paperwork Coordination
- Equipment Configuration
- GPS and Route Planning
- Customer Experience
- Fuel Logs
- Following Regulations
- Route Planning
- DOT Compliance
- Trucking Dispatching
- Customer Business Accounts Management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Elevate Auto Transport
01.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Whitnall High School