Ruben Martinez
Barstow,CA
Summary
Bringing hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history in transportation positions. Proficient in operating semi trucks and various sizes of trailers, as well as loading, securing and unloading products with maximum efficiency. Well-organized and knowledgeable in meeting customer needs, coordinating paperwork and meeting company objectives.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Semi-Truck Driver
YRC Freight
06.1986 - 07.2023
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- 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.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Removed and unloaded packages from [Type] trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
- 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.
Dock Worker
YRC Freight
06.1986 - 07.2023
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Used fork lifts, hand truck, and pallet jacks to move materials on dock.
- Secured cargo using chains, load bars, wood blocks, and straps.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Inspected cargo for proper packaging to meet safety and security regulations.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Participated in training and safety drills to prepare for emergency situations occurring on dock.
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Coordinated with other departments to direct cargo to correct destinations and avoid loading and unloading errors.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Operated moving truck safely to deliver items to destination without nicks or scratches.
- Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.
Hostler Driver
YRC Freight
06.1986 - 07.2023
- Operated yard truck to move empty and loaded trailers safely throughout yard.
- Completed daily equipment checks of fluid levels and monitored equipment for damage or leaks.
- Operated yard machinery, hydraulic trailer and forklift to move materials and maintain organization.
- Informed supervisor and shipping lead about shipping concerns to avoid backups.
- Performed preventive care and maintenance for machine and vehicle operations.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate switching operations.
Education
GED -
Mira Loma Christian School
Riverside, CA04.2009
No Degree -
Brawley Union High School
Brawley, CA06.1985
Skills
- DOT Requirements
- Route Logging
- Double and Triple Trailers
- Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections
- Hazardous Materials Endorsement
- Customer Relationships
- Reading Comprehension
- Class A Commercial Driver's License
- Time Management
- Air Brake Certification
- Basic Vehicle Safety
- Coupling and Uncoupling
Certification
- Tankers doubles and triples, YRC, INC. - 5 Years
- Hazmat, YRC, INC. - 5 Years
- Airbrakes, YRC, INC. - 5 Years
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Semi-Truck Driver
YRC Freight
06.1986 - 07.2023
Dock Worker
YRC Freight
06.1986 - 07.2023
Hostler Driver
YRC Freight
06.1986 - 07.2023
GED -
Mira Loma Christian School
No Degree -
Brawley Union High School