Vincent Garlon
Duncanville,Tx
Summary
Experienced CDL Truck Driver known for mentoring junior drivers and maintaining high safety standards. Proven ability to manage transportation documentation and deliver exceptional customer service, contributing to seamless operations and client satisfaction.
Results-driven CDL Truck Driver with a strong work ethic and a commitment to safety. Skilled in DOT compliance, GPS navigation, and route planning, ensuring timely and efficient deliveries.
Results-driven CDL Truck Driver with a strong work ethic and a commitment safety.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Truck Driver
Rich Logistics
Dallas, TX
09.2010 - 03.2026
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and compliance.
- Mentored junior drivers on best practices for safety and efficiency in operations.
- Managed transportation documentation including bills of lading and delivery receipts.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch to coordinate routes and address issues promptly.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Adhered to all DOT regulations and company policies during operations.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and mileage for regulatory compliance.
- Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
- Promoted customer satisfaction by addressing or escalating concerns for quick resolution.
- Used two-way radios to stay in contact with dispatch and receive last-minute instruction changes.
- Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
CDL Truck Driver
Gerdau Ameristeel
Midlothian, TX
07.2007 - 08.2010
- Operated long-haul trucks, ensuring timely delivery of freight across multiple states.
- Implemented route optimization strategies, reducing fuel costs and improving delivery times.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- 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.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Utilized Flat bed trailer to haul , steel pipes and crushed cars.
- Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Used two-way radios to stay in contact with dispatch and receive last-minute instruction changes.
- Promoted customer satisfaction by addressing or escalating concerns for quick resolution.
- Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dallas, TXSkills
- Strong work ethic
- Commercial driving
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Can operate manual or automatic
- DOT compliance
- Safe driving practices
- Dependable and reliable
- GPS and route planning
Timeline
CDL Truck Driver
Rich Logistics
09.2010 - 03.2026
CDL Truck Driver
Gerdau Ameristeel
07.2007 - 08.2010