Walter Vargas
Arlington,TX
Summary
CDL Class A Owner-Operator and Sales & Customer Service Professional experienced in oversize and overweight freight transportation and logistics. Delivered safe and timely deliveries by managing complex loads, planning routes, and ensuring compliance with DOT/FMCSA regulations while coordinating effectively with all stakeholders. Excelled in telecommunications sales by identifying customer needs and recommending technology solutions, achieving sales objectives, and fostering long-term customer relationships.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
DFW Auto Transport LLC DBA Road Runner Transport
Royse City, Texas
11.2020 - 08.2026
- Operated a commercial tractor-trailer as an independent owner-operator, transporting oversize, overweight, and specialized freight across regional and long-haul routes.
- Planned and executed safe transportation of oversized loads while complying with DOT regulations, state requirements, permit conditions, and routing restrictions.
- Secured heavy equipment, machinery, construction materials, and specialized freight with chains, straps, binders, and tie-down equipment to ensure safe transport.
- Coordinated pickups and deliveries with brokers, shippers, receivers, escorts, and dispatchers to meet delivery schedules and enhance service reliability.
- Safely navigated highways, construction zones, narrow roads, bridges, and challenging job-site conditions while transporting oversized freight.
- Managed fuel, maintenance, repairs, permits, insurance, operating expenses, trip planning, and other day-to-day owner-operator responsibilities.
- Provided professional customer service and maintained strong relationships with brokers, customers, and transportation partners.
- Achieved strong safety record by adhering to defensive driving practices, load-securement procedures, and FMCSA/DOT regulations.
- Managed schedules and delivery deadlines independently while maintaining safe and efficient operations.
CDL Truck Driver
Pegasus Link Construction
Garland, Tx
08.2019 - 11.2020
- Operate concrete mixer trucks safely and efficiently to transport and deliver ready-mix concrete to residential, commercial, and construction sites.
- Load, transport, and discharge concrete according to customer specifications, job requirements, and scheduled delivery times.
- Monitor concrete consistency and mixing during transportation to help ensure product quality upon delivery.
- Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure the vehicle is safe, properly maintained, and compliant with DOT regulations.
- Safely navigate local roads, construction zones, and job sites while maintaining a strong focus on defensive driving and accident prevention.
- Position and operate the mixer truck safely at job sites while coordinating with contractors, supervisors, and construction crews.
Sales Representative
AT&T
Forney, Texas
05.2013 - 03.2019
- Used consultative selling techniques to explain products, services, pricing, promotions, and available plans.
- Provided personalized customer service by identifying customer needs and recommending appropriate wireless, internet, device, and technology solutions.
- Consistently worked toward and supported store sales goals and customer-experience objectives.
- Educated customers through product demonstrations and clear explanations of features and benefits.
- Conducted outbound calls to existing and prospective customers to promote products, services, promotions, and account opportunities.
- Handled customer questions and service concerns professionally while working to resolve issues and maintain customer satisfaction.
- Maintained knowledge of smartphones, wireless technology, Wi-Fi, accessories, entertainment products, and service offerings.
- Processed sales transactions, customer orders, contracts, warranties, payments, and related documentation accurately.
- Built positive customer relationships through active listening, communication, follow-up, and problem-solving.
- Worked effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while adapting to changing products, technology, promotions, and customer needs.
- Assisted with online orders, inventory management, merchandising, and maintaining an organized sales floor.
- Maintained accurate records and completed sales and administrative tasks in a timely manner.
Education
Rockwall Heath High School
Rockwall, TXSkills
- CDL Class A
- Oversize & Overweight Loads
- Specialized Freight Transportation
- Load Securement
- Vehicle Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Scheduling & On-Time Delivery
- Freight Documentation
- Fuel & Expense Management
- Owner-operator management
- Safety Procedures
- Consultative Sales
- Customer Service
- Sales Goal Achievement
- Wireless & Telecommunications Sales
- Lead Generation
- Prospecting & Outbound Calling
- Upselling & Cross-Selling
- Product Demonstrations
- Account Management
- Problem Solving
- Independent Decision-Making
- Time Management
- Professional Communication
- Professional Communication
Timeline
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
DFW Auto Transport LLC DBA Road Runner Transport
11.2020 - 08.2026
CDL Truck Driver
Pegasus Link Construction
08.2019 - 11.2020
Sales Representative
AT&T
05.2013 - 03.2019
Rockwall Heath High School