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VICTOR GARZA

Houston,TX

Summary

Conscientious Truck Driver knowledgeable about DOT safety regulations and efficient route planning. Accident-free safe driver.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Yard Spotter

Casual Driver Leasing Services
Houston, Texas
02.2025 - 08.2025
  • Maintained communication with dispatchers regarding incoming and outgoing loads from yard.
  • Inspected equipment for any damages or mechanical issues before use.
  • Moved trailers, containers, and chassis around the yard by operating a spotter truck.
  • Performed daily pre-trip inspections on spotter truck prior to operation.
  • Assisted dock workers as needed during loading and unloading process at dockside.
  • Organized and rearranged trailers in designated areas according to customer requirements.

Truck Driver

Edwards Transport Services
Houston, TX
03.2021 - 01.2025
  • Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver products.
  • Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor
  • Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
  • Communicated with dispatch, plant operators, other drivers and customers to provide best-in-class service.

Yard Jockey

Boone Logistics
Missouri City, TX
10.2019 - 07.2020
  • Followed all safety requirements, company standards and road regulations when driving semis.
  • Inspected vehicles, equipment and trailers in addition to performing basic maintenance.
  • Worked with loaders and supervisor to move assigned trucks and trailers from one location to another.
  • Operated truck to transport trailers to and from DC docks for loading, unloading and storage purposes.

Truck Driver

PL&S (Schlumberger)
Midland, 48640
06.2017 - 07.2019
  • Transported freight from origin to destination in a safe and timely manner
  • Submitted reports on the condition of the truck at the end of each trip
  • Conducted preventative maintenance, checking gages, readings and fluid changes
  • Performed loading and offloading of trucks, by blowing down frac sand

into the silos

  • Ensured that all Department of Transportation processes were in place when delivering hazardous chemicals on highways
  • Refilled the truck with fuel prior to returning it to the facility at the end of each shift
  • Certified that waste, supplies and material handling equipment were secured prior to operating vehicle on public highways

Equipment Technician with CDL

Hydrochem LLC
Deer Park, Texas
03.2016 - 01.2017
Responsible for the safe operation of industrial vacuum trucks and commercial vehicles, including grade pressure washers, pumps to assist in meeting client needs. Responsible for transporting industrial waste, equipment to various sites, such as refineries and chemical plants.Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to a set checklist. Loaded and unloaded trailers with mechanical freight handling equipment.

Tanker Truck Driver

Liquid Environmental Solutions
Houston, Texas
02.2015 - 12.2015
  • Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to a set checklist.
  • Submitted a daily mileage log with trip sheet, fuel, maintenance and delivery documentation.
  • Drove trucks with capacities greater than three tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to service and cleaned customer's grease traps as well as industrial waste.

Truck Driver

Mclane Foodservice
Houston, Texas
08.2014 - 02.2015
  • Operated a tractor-trailer combination in urban, suburban and rural environments and in all types of weather conditions.
  • Transported freight from origin to destination in a safe and timely manner.
  • Checked load accuracy and stability before each trip.
  • Coordinated daily delivery schedules based on customer schedules, peak delivery times and alternate routes.   
  • Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to a set checklist.

Driver / Laborer

Delta Daylighting
Channelview, Texas
03.2014 - 08.2014
Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to a set checklist. Maintained records required for compliance with state and federal regulations. Operated a Hydro-vacuum operated truck to perform non-destructive excavation services for the petroleum industry.​

Yard Driver

SE Independent Delivery Svcs.
Brookshire, Texas
08.2013 - 03.2014
Hooked and unhooked trailers from the tractor and converter dollies. Fulfilled back haul orders and spotting trailers in the yard. Performed walk-around inspection of 48 foot tractor trailer. Worked at a rapid pace to meet tight deadlines. Provided fast and safe trailer movement around a large distribution center.

Over the Road Truck Driver

CR England Global Transportation
Salt Lake City, Utah
11.2012 - 07.2013
  • Operated a tractor-trailer combination in urban, suburban and rural environments and in all types of weather conditions.
  • Transported freight from origin to destination in a safe and timely manner.
  • Checked load accuracy and stability before each trip.
  • Maintained records required for compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Conducted daily DOT pre-trip.
  • inspections according to a set checklist.

Assembly Technician

BAE Systems Inc
Sealy, Texas
02.2007 - 06.2012
  • Set up and performed hand and automatic assembly operations on components,.
  • sub-assemblies and assemblies.
  • Assembled components with hand and power tools.
  • Improved knowledge and productivity through continuous.
  • education and learning from foreman and senior assemblers.

Auditor / Office Clerk

Grocer Supply Inc
Houston, Texas
06.2005 - 01.2007
  • Operated powered lift trucks, floor sweepers, pallet jacks and forklifts safely and with a 0% incident rate.
  • Inspected product load for accuracy and safely transported it around the warehouse.
  • Oversaw scheduling for the day-to-day activities of 30 warehouse employees.
  • Unloaded, picked, staged and loaded products for shipping.
  • Followed proper selection procedures as established by the company.
  • Worked at a rapid pace to meet tight deadlines.

Shipping & Receiving / Delivery Driver

Data Trend Communications Inc
Houston, Texas
04.1992 - 05.2005
  • Organized billing and invoice data and prepared accounts receivable and expected revenue reports for controllers.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Unloaded cargo from truck with hand trucks and pallet jacks.
  • Contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate delivery times.
  • Inspected product load for accuracy and safely transported it around the warehouse.
  • Unloaded, picked, staged and loaded products for shipping.

Education

High School Diploma - Basic Studies

B.F. Terry High School
1988

Skills

  • CDL Class A
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Customer-oriented
  • Tanker and Hazmat Endorsements
  • DOT regulations
  • 24-foot bob-tail driver
  • Operation of vacuum trucks
  • Heavy industrial equipment

Timeline

Yard Spotter

Casual Driver Leasing Services
02.2025 - 08.2025

Truck Driver

Edwards Transport Services
03.2021 - 01.2025

Yard Jockey

Boone Logistics
10.2019 - 07.2020

Truck Driver

PL&S (Schlumberger)
06.2017 - 07.2019

Equipment Technician with CDL

Hydrochem LLC
03.2016 - 01.2017

Tanker Truck Driver

Liquid Environmental Solutions
02.2015 - 12.2015

Truck Driver

Mclane Foodservice
08.2014 - 02.2015

Driver / Laborer

Delta Daylighting
03.2014 - 08.2014

Yard Driver

SE Independent Delivery Svcs.
08.2013 - 03.2014

Over the Road Truck Driver

CR England Global Transportation
11.2012 - 07.2013

Assembly Technician

BAE Systems Inc
02.2007 - 06.2012

Auditor / Office Clerk

Grocer Supply Inc
06.2005 - 01.2007

Shipping & Receiving / Delivery Driver

Data Trend Communications Inc
04.1992 - 05.2005

High School Diploma - Basic Studies

B.F. Terry High School