Roshanda Casteel
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Empress International Logistics & Training
Compton, CA
2023.06 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Simplified Transport
01.2021 - 04.2023
- 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.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Assessed vehicles in fleet, identifying those requiring immediate repair work and minor maintenance.
- 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.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
Operator Truck Driver
Cr England - Global Transportation
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- 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.
- 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.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
- Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
Inter Coast Colleges
Riverside, CA03.2008
High School Diploma -
Century Hight School
Los Angeles, CA06.2000
Skills
- Log Updating
- Route Planning
- Preventive Maintenance
- Vehicle Inspection
- Delivery Verification
- DOT Compliance
- Safety Compliance
- Load Security
- Equipment Operation
- Commercial Driving
- Logistics Planning
- Tractor-Trailer Driving Specialist
- Defensive Driver Training
- Class a Commercial Driver's License
Timeline
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Empress International Logistics & Training
2023.06 - Current
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Simplified Transport
01.2021 - 04.2023
Operator Truck Driver
Cr England - Global Transportation
10.2020 - 02.2021
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
Inter Coast Colleges
High School Diploma -
Century Hight School
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