Daniel Ruelas
Los Angeles
Summary
Dedicated truck driver with a proven track record at D-Boy's Enterprise Inc., demonstrating exceptional safe driving practices and a strong work ethic. Skilled in route planning and navigation, I consistently achieved on-time deliveries while maintaining a clean driving record. Committed to customer satisfaction and DOT compliance, I excel in high-pressure environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Franco's AutoTransport
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- 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.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication with clients during pickups and deliveries.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to unforeseen road conditions or traffic delays, maintaining timely deliveries despite challenges.
- Provided timely, accurate documentation for all freight shipments, contributing to smooth logistical operations.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Optimized vehicle performance by diligently monitoring and addressing any maintenance issues, prolonging the truck''s lifespan and reducing costly repairs.
- Streamlined trip logs, expense reports, and other paperwork to ensure accurate records were maintained for compliance purposes.
- Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
D-Boy's Enterprise
Owner Operater
09.2020 - 12.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Safely loaded and unloaded all vehicles on and off the 9-car carrier. While securing all vehicles with four straps to ensure safe transport.
- Fully inspected vehicles before loading and re-inspected all vehicles at delivery.
- DOT compliant at all times
- IFTA compliant
- Kept all E-log and electronic BOLs for customers, DOT and self records
Truck Driver
JES Auto Transport
02.2017 - 01.2020
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed the configuration of equipment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Safely loaded and unloaded all vehicles on and off the 9-car carrier. While securing all vehicles with four straps to ensure safe transport.
- Fully inspected vehicles before loading and re-inspected all vehicles at delivery.
- DOT compliant at all times
- IFTA compliant
- Kept all E-log and electronic BOLs for customers, DOT and self records
Truck Driver
Fleetcar Carriers
07.2015 - 01.2017
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Safely loaded and unloaded all vehicles on and off the 9-car carrier. While securing all vehicles with four straps to ensure safe transport.
- Fully inspected vehicles before loading and re-inspected all vehicles at delivery.
- DOT compliant at all times
- IFTA compliant
- Kept all E-log and electronic BOLs for customers, DOT and self records
Truck Driver
United Road Car Haulers
03.2013 - 06.2015
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Safely loaded and unloaded all vehicles on and off the 9-car carrier. While securing all vehicles with four straps to ensure safe transport.
- Fully inspected vehicles before loading and re-inspected all vehicles at delivery.
- DOT compliant at all times
- IFTA compliant
- Kept all E-log and electronic BOLs for customers, DOT and self records
Driver
Marfret Industries
02.2011 - 02.2013
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
- Delivered goods and products to customers on time and in excellent condition.
- Cleaned and maintained the vehicle and assessed the vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Ensured all pallets were loaded in the correct position on both flatbed and dry van trailers.
- Secured all loads with load bars, tie straps, chains, booms, and wide placards if needed.
Education
GED -
Santa Monica High School
Santa Monica 07-2003
Skills
- Safe driving
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe driving practices
- Long-Haul & Regional Trucking
- DOT Compliance & Safety
- Route Planning & Navigation (GPS, ELDs)
- Freight Handling (Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed, Tanker)
- Pre-Trip/Post-Trip Inspections
- TWIC Certified (if applicable)
- Transportation safety
- Dependable and reliable
- Attention to detail
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Vehicle inspection
- Inclement weather driving
- Customer-oriented
- Basic computer literacy
- Flexible schedule availability
- Defensive driving techniques
- Load securing proficiency
- Heavy haul expert
- Logbook Management / Electronic Logging Devices
- Fuel-Efficient Driving / Load Optimization
- Excellent Time Management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Truck Driver
Franco's AutoTransport
01.2025 - 08.2025
D-Boy's Enterprise
Owner Operater
09.2020 - 12.2024
Truck Driver
JES Auto Transport
02.2017 - 01.2020
Truck Driver
Fleetcar Carriers
07.2015 - 01.2017
Truck Driver
United Road Car Haulers
03.2013 - 06.2015
Driver
Marfret Industries
02.2011 - 02.2013
GED -
Santa Monica High School
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