ROBERT QUESADA
Riverside
Summary
-Recognized on a regular basis for outstanding performance and contributions to the transportation and manufacturing industry's success.
-Professional driver with strong logistics and safety skills, prepared for this role. Proven ability to deliver results through efficient route planning and timely deliveries. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, ensuring reliable performance. Skilled in vehicle maintenance, cargo management, and compliance with transportation regulations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Local Truck Driver
Cal Micro Recycling
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Performed pre-and post-trip inspections to maintain vehicle condition, identifying any necessary repairs or maintenance needs promptly.
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong teamwork skills and open communication among colleagues.
- Developed strong relationships with regular clients fostering trust and loyalty which increased repeat business opportunities.
- Promoted safe driving habits by adhering strictly to speed limits, traffic laws and DOT regulations.
- Reduced fuel consumption with careful route planning and efficient driving techniques.
Dump Truck Driver
SCS Engineering
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Maintained truck maintenance logs as pre-shift requirements daily.
- Maneuvered diverse vehicles on lots with obstacles and limited space.
- Mitigated potential hazards at job sites by consistently following standard operating procedures for loading, unloading, and securing materials within the dump bed area.
- Achieved optimal load distribution by properly loading and unloading materials according to job specifications.
- Demonstrated a strong commitment to safety by participating in ongoing training courses and staying up-to-date on industry regulations.
- Collaborated with dispatch and site managers to ensure seamless operation and timely communication regarding movement of load from location to location.
Local driver
Blue way
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Completed daily logs on time to keep internal records up to date and meet DOT requirements
- Double-checked the contents of inventory loads against the shipping documents
- Operated with caution and skill, safeguarding both the company's and customers' interests to avoid accidents or delivery delays
- Completed basic maintenance and minor repairs to keep the vehicle clean and running properly
- Conducted vehicle inspections, documenting any damage or issues in detailed reports prior to and after each shift
- Kept a clean driving record by following all traffic laws, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas, and maintaining vehicle control at all times
- Handled customer complaints professionally, gathering all necessary information to make informed decisions and resolve issues
Local Driver
Cardinal Logistics
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets for transport
- Double-checked the contents of inventory loads against the shipping documents
- Demonstrated safe driving by adhering to all regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents over the course of 11 hour drive time
- Communicated clearly with dispatchers and Manager's, providing up-to-date information such as estimated arrival times and current road conditions
- Completed daily logs on time to keep internal records up to date and meet DOT requirements
Yard goat / shuttle driver
Lazer Spot Inc
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Deliver specified trailers from 53' to 25' trailers to off site drop yards
- Make sure seal matches paper work and fill out gate passes to leave and enter property
- Inspect trailer and truck for proper use on the roads in case of roadside inspection
- For yard goat follow queue on computer to bring loaded trailer to requested dock door
- Make sure seal matches paper work and fill out gate passes to leave and enter property
- Any door pulled needs to be replaced with empty as soon as possible to keep warehouse running smoothly
- When queue is worked on you need to delete and refresh to stay up to date on the moves in the queue
Process Operator 2
Mapei Corporation
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Help out with pre weight that had to make specific weights of raw materials to what was on our M.P.S for our different finished products
- Throw weighed out materials into mixer to blend with other materials pulled from specified products in silos to mix it's time then drop for the next batch to start
- Third floor is to safely bring super sacks up by elevator and top of silos with raw materials by crane
Casting Operator 2
Mueller Copper Tube West Co.
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Filled melting furnace by loading cathode on belt to get picked up by suction cup to go on a chair to flip up and get picked up by a gripper for it to drop into furnace
- When furnace was full and up to temp, push the pour over button to lift and pour over the furnace to the batwing that flows the copper to the casting furnace
- Once in the casting furnace the pressure chamber pushes the copper level up to push copper into the molds and come out the front
- In order for that copper to stay cool we are in charge of the water flow and temperature for the water on the shells coming out
- Saws then cut 51' shells and roll them on to table for the next machine to take them
- We are to maintain the front of the cast furnace when not running by taking the mold frame off and fixing the face of the cast furnace
- Also had to maintain the melting furnace by chipping any slag off and maintain cover for any exposed copper
Lease Operator
John Christner Trucking
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Make sure BOLs where all matched up by products to the seal
- Make sure temperature for reffer was accurate and good for whatever product you have in the trailer
- Check truck and trailer make sure there are no DOT violations and is up to specs for safe driving
- Maintain good relationship between warehouse or customers
Company Driver
C.R. England
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Make sure BOLs where all matched up by products to the seal
- Make sure temperature for reffer was accurate and good for whatever product you have in the trailer
- Check truck and trailer make sure there are no DOT violations and is up to specs for safe driving
- Maintain good relationship between warehouse or customers
Process Operator 2
Mapei Corporation
10.2017 - 08.2019
- Help out with pre weight that had to make specific weights of raw materials to what was on our M.P.S for our different finished products
- Throw weighed out materials into mixer to blend with other materials pulled from specified products in silo's to mix it's time then drop for the next batch to start
- Third floor is to safely bring super sacks up by elevator and top of silos with raw materials by crane
Sanitation / battery changer
D.B. Schenker
10.2016 - 09.2017
- Cleaned break rooms bathrooms and offices mopped all floors and vacuumed offices
- Took care of all trash on floor and trash cans in warehouse full of shrink wrap or cardboard
- Disposed of it in bailer and took bailes to the assigned location
- Used industrial scrubber to clean the warehouse floors and docks
- Used battery charger to change fork lift drivers batteries as need and maintain batteries as need
Packer
Ceja enterprise
03.2015 - 10.2016
- Examined orders for labeling, packaging, and contents
- Conducted in-depth inspections of both incoming and outgoing shipments to support quality assurance goals
- Willingly worked extra hours and shifts to meet tight shipping deadlines during busy periods
- Bring bread in to get packed in a fast paced environment
Janitor
York Employment Services Inc.
08.2014 - 03.2015
- Collaborated with building managers to assess ongoing requirements and schedule preventive maintenance and cleaning
- Used the proper chemical solutions and equipment to avoid damage to the floors and fixtures
- Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness
- Thoroughly sanitized, cleaned, and scrubbed the restroom fixtures and surfaces
- Cleaned, vacuumed, and dusted all areas of building to maintain an organized, professional appearance for employees and clients
- Cleaned the offices and common areas, emptied the trash, and restocked the restrooms with supplies
Education
High School -
Raincross High School
Skills
- Valid CA class A driver's license
- Communications
- Warehouse and fulfillment
- DOT certified
- Knowledge of reefer dry van and flatbed trailers
- Fast learner
- Forklift and pallet jack knowledge
- Strong work ethic
- Proper lifting techniques
- Safe driving practices
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Transportation
- Map reading
Timeline
Local Truck Driver
Cal Micro Recycling
01.2025 - 03.2025
Dump Truck Driver
SCS Engineering
10.2024 - 01.2025
Local driver
Blue way
09.2023 - 10.2024
Local Driver
Cardinal Logistics
10.2022 - 09.2023
Yard goat / shuttle driver
Lazer Spot Inc
07.2022 - 10.2022
Process Operator 2
Mapei Corporation
01.2022 - 07.2022
Casting Operator 2
Mueller Copper Tube West Co.
08.2020 - 01.2022
Lease Operator
John Christner Trucking
03.2020 - 08.2020
Company Driver
C.R. England
09.2019 - 03.2020
Process Operator 2
Mapei Corporation
10.2017 - 08.2019
Sanitation / battery changer
D.B. Schenker
10.2016 - 09.2017
Packer
Ceja enterprise
03.2015 - 10.2016
Janitor
York Employment Services Inc.
08.2014 - 03.2015
High School -
Raincross High School
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