Jose Mejia
Wood Dale
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. Reliable professional in transportation, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in route planning, vehicle maintenance, and safe driving practices. Excel at time management, customer service, and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations and client satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
P&D Driver
AAA Cooper Transportation
01.2026 - Current
- Operated delivery vehicles to ensure timely and accurate transport of goods.
- Adhered to safety protocols and regulations during transportation activities.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and performance standards.
- Managed route planning to optimize delivery efficiency and minimize delays.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff for seamless loading and unloading of freight.
- Reduced instances of damaged goods through careful handling during loading and unloading processes.
- Linehaul Experience with AAA Cooper as well
CDL Truck Driver
Penske
06.2025 - 01.2026
- Unload trailers at different stores throughout Chicago and suburbs safely, while being on time to appointments.
- Operated commercial vehicles across diverse routes to ensure timely deliveries.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Maintained accurate logs of hours driven and completed delivery paperwork.
- Arrive at different shippers on time for the appointment to be loaded, and return to the warehouse in Batavia.
Truck Driver
JAM Trucking
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Managed delivery schedules to meet customer requirements efficiently.
- Safely transport trailers from one warehouse to another with pre-trip inspections that meet DOT standards.
OTR Dedicated Driver
Schneider
05.2024 - 03.2025
- Worked 11 days out and 3 days home OTR to a Dedicated account ensuring truck and trailer are in safe operational conditions and product gets delivered safely to customer.
- Navigated routes efficiently to ensure timely deliveries across various regions.
- Maintained accurate records of mileage, fuel usage, and delivery logs consistently.
Driver Helper
AGS
05.2022 - 04.2024
- Would make local deliveries including white gloves to customers in Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Assembling furniture or delivering pallets to warehouses.
- Helped navigate routes to ensure timely deliveries to customers.
- Resolved customer inquiries about package status during deliveries.
Server
Egg Harbor Cafe
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided friendly and attentive service to enhance guest dining experiences.
- Managed table assignments and ensured timely food delivery to guests.
- Trained new servers on menu items, service standards, and operational procedures.
Warehouse Worker
UPS
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Arrive at work on time for the overnight shift.
- Load UPS delivery trucks in numerical order by a set time for the driver to be out for delivery.
- Lift and push up to 150 pounds.
Unemployed
N/A
04.2020 - 01.2021
- Unemployed due to layoff from COVID-19 back in 2020
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Sorted and organized inventory to maintain warehouse standards.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production goals.
- Move up to 150 pounds to sections for the driver to deliver in the morning.
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Would stop packages and unload truck with anything weighing up to 150lbs overnight shift from 6pm-4am
- Sorted and organized inventory to streamline order fulfillment processes.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily shipping and receiving goals.
Retail Sales Associate
H&M Hennes & Mauritz
02.2017 - 07.2019
- Assisted customers with product selections and inquiries.
- Maintained organized merchandise displays and inventory levels.
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale system.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance customer service experience.
Education
Associate - Science
Harper College
05-2020
High school or equivalent -
Fenton High School
Bensenville05-2016
Skills
- P&D Experience
- Linehaul Experience
- Vehicle inspection
- Route navigation
- Log maintenance
- Compliance checks
- Load securement
- Safety procedures
- Effective communication
- DOT compliance
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Clean MVR
- CDL A holder
- Submitting paperwork
- Handling cash
- Working in a team setting
Certification
- Hazmat, Double/Triples and Tankers endorsement
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
P&D Driver
AAA Cooper Transportation
01.2026 - Current
CDL Truck Driver
Penske
06.2025 - 01.2026
Truck Driver
JAM Trucking
03.2025 - 06.2025
OTR Dedicated Driver
Schneider
05.2024 - 03.2025
Driver Helper
AGS
05.2022 - 04.2024
Server
Egg Harbor Cafe
04.2021 - 04.2022
Warehouse Worker
UPS
01.2021 - 04.2021
Unemployed
N/A
04.2020 - 01.2021
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
02.2020 - 04.2020
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
08.2019 - 01.2020
Retail Sales Associate
H&M Hennes & Mauritz
02.2017 - 07.2019
High school or equivalent -
Fenton High School
Associate - Science
Harper College