Richard Leal
Kyle,TX
Summary
Hardworking Delivery Driver with 38 years of experience in warehouse shipping and receiving, including forklift operation, merchandise loading and maintaining on-time deliveries. Detail-oriented self-starter and team player familiar with DOT regulations and order verification processes. Accuracy-first approach to delivery.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Transport Delivery Driver
Hiland Dairy Foods
Manor, TX
03.2022 - Current
- Delivered packages to customers in a timely and efficient manner.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Maintained accurate logs of vehicle inspections and repair status.
- Checked loads to ensure that cargo was secure and distributed evenly.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Verified the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations and other applicable laws governing transportation of cargo.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from truck using hand-trucks or pallet jacks.
- Monitored road conditions during trips to determine if any adjustments need to be made due to weather or traffic delays.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections prior to departure including verifying load details and confirming route information.
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise efficiently to meet demanding route targets.
- Performed activities on time while maintaining regular attendance and punctuality to support scheduling and work coverage.
- Cleaned interior and exterior of delivery vehicle at end of shift as needed.
Delivery Driver
Oak Farms Dairy
Austin, TX
05.2005 - 03.2022
- Ensured accurate completion of all paperwork associated with deliveries.
- Inspected delivery vehicle to ensure optimal safety and performance prior to each trip.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of goods delivered and collected payments as required.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering inquiries about products or services being delivered.
- Followed safety protocols for loading, unloading, securing, inspecting, operating, and maintaining the assigned vehicle.
- Reported mechanical issues with delivery vehicle to supervisor in a timely manner.
- Managed inventory levels during deliveries by verifying load counts against shipping manifests.
- Transported and safely delivered items to prevent damage or loss.
- Navigated routes with relevant map programs and GPS systems.
- Grouped and routed deliveries according to designated areas to maintain efficient delivery times.
- Conducted pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jack C Hays High School
Buda, TX06-1983
Skills
- Order Verification
- Tractor-trailer driving
- Package scanning
- Stocking and Inventory
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Transport Delivery Driver
Hiland Dairy Foods
03.2022 - Current
Delivery Driver
Oak Farms Dairy
05.2005 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Jack C Hays High School
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