Angel Garcia
Calumet City
Summary
Experienced Truck Driver offering solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about trucks and trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation, and business needs.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver
Werner Enterprises
Joliet
04.2024 - Current
- Operated long-haul trucks to deliver goods safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Managed delivery schedules to optimize routes and minimize delays.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding traffic, weather, and route changes.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and cargo information.
- Adhered to federal and state regulations for commercial driving operations.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff for efficient loading and unloading processes.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
Gary
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Operated long-haul trucks to deliver goods safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Managed delivery schedules to optimize routes and minimize delays.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding traffic, weather, and route changes.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and cargo information.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff for efficient loading and unloading processes.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
Education
Thornton Fractional North High School
Calumet City, ILSkills
- Vehicle inspection
- Safety compliance
- Customer relationship
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Decision making
- Safe driving
- Defensive driving techniques
- Customer service
- Cargo handling
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Fully endorsed CDL
- OSHA 10 certified
Timeline
Truck Driver
Werner Enterprises
04.2024 - Current
Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
10.2023 - 03.2024
Thornton Fractional North High School