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Steve Ortiz

Transportation
ROWLAND HEIGHTS,CA

Summary

Experienced with logistics planning, fleet management, and staff supervision. Utilizes strategic thinking to enhance transportation processes. Track record of fostering team cooperation and achieving operational goals.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Transportation-Lead Driver

Office Depot Inc/ Veyer Logistics
08.1998 - 08.2025
  • Developed detailed contingency plans to ensure minimal disruption during unexpected events or delays.
  • Distribute routes evenly according to work load.
  • Assigned tasks to team members to complete within designated time frames.
  • Trained new team members on proper and safe use of tools and equipment.
  • Monitor and evaluate routes.
  • Improved transportation efficiency by streamlining route planning and scheduling processes.
  • Implementing procedures.
  • Increased on-time deliveries with proactive communication between drivers, and dispatchers
  • Data entry reports (use of Word and Excel programs)
  • Mentored junior team members, providing guidance on best practices in transportation logistics.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by closely monitoring delivery performance and addressing issues promptly.


Transportation-Floater Driver 2002-2005

  • Trained and knowledgeable in several routes within the operation.
  • Covered routes for drivers on vacation or called out sick.
  • Customer Service


Transportation-Driver 1998-present

  • Delivering products/packages to various companies.
  • Customer service.

Delivery Driver

Coors Distributing Company
04.1997 - 08.1998
  • Responsible for the delivery of alcoholic beverages to liquor stores, restaurants and supermarkets.
  • Customer service.

Driver

Dion & Sons
12.1996 - 04.1997
  • Responsible for fueling tanks and construction equipment with diesel, gasoline or oil at different work sites.
  • Delivery of solvents, oil and other products.

Driver

A.P. Fischer
10.1993 - 12.1996
  • Responsible for delivery of oil, solvents and other products to auto parts stores and auto shops.
  • Customer service.

Driver

Photic, INC.
11.1990 - 10.1993
  • Responsible for delivery of film to photo shops and print shops.
  • Responsible for pick up of film and prints from photo shops and print shops.

Education

Refinery Safety

Occupational Safety Council Of America
Carson, CA
06.2012 - 06.2012

Commercial Class A License

El Toro School of Trucking
Bellflower, CA
06.2008 - 11.2008

Commercial Class B License

A.P Fischer Trucking.
Long Beach, CA
10.1993 - 12.1996

Computer Graphic Design For Advertisement

Platt College
Cerritos, CA
07.1996 - 07.1997

No Degree - General education

Cerritos College
Cerritos, CA
07.1991 - 12.1991

High School Diploma -

Downey High School
Downey, CA
08.1988 - 07.1990

Skills

  • Route planning
  • Driver supervision
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Fleet management
  • Inspecting vehicles
  • Handheld scanners
  • Transportation planning
  • Assisting customers
  • Route optimization
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Positive attitude
  • Problem-solving abilities

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Refinery Safety

Occupational Safety Council Of America
06.2012 - 06.2012

Commercial Class A License

El Toro School of Trucking
06.2008 - 11.2008

Transportation-Lead Driver

Office Depot Inc/ Veyer Logistics
08.1998 - 08.2025

Delivery Driver

Coors Distributing Company
04.1997 - 08.1998

Driver

Dion & Sons
12.1996 - 04.1997

Computer Graphic Design For Advertisement

Platt College
07.1996 - 07.1997

Commercial Class B License

A.P Fischer Trucking.
10.1993 - 12.1996

Driver

A.P. Fischer
10.1993 - 12.1996

No Degree - General education

Cerritos College
07.1991 - 12.1991

Driver

Photic, INC.
11.1990 - 10.1993

High School Diploma -

Downey High School
08.1988 - 07.1990

Hobbies and Interests

I enjoy College football, cars, working on my home, and spending time with my family and daughters.

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