Joel Vargas
Atwater
Summary
Accomplished CDL Truck Driver with a strong work ethic and expertise in route planning, demonstrated at Pohl & Holmes Inc. Proven track record of maintaining safety standards and fostering customer relationships, resulting in zero accidents and timely deliveries. Skilled in vehicle inspection and load security, ensuring efficient operations and minimized risks.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Truck Driver
Pohl &Holmes Inc.
07.2013 - Current
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- 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.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
- Used two-way radios to stay in contact with dispatch and receive last-minute instruction changes.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
- Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
CDL Truck Driver
Vargas Trucking
08.2005 - 06.2013
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
Education
High School Diploma -
Atwater High School
Atwater, CA06-1997
Skills
- Transportation safety
- Load security
- Commercial driving
- Heavy haul expert
- Route planning expertise
- Safe driving
- Vehicle inspection
- Time management
- Strong work ethic
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
CDL Truck Driver
Pohl &Holmes Inc.
07.2013 - Current
CDL Truck Driver
Vargas Trucking
08.2005 - 06.2013
High School Diploma -
Atwater High School