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Nicholas Ruiz

Bakersfield

Summary

Accomplished Class A CDL Driver with expertise in cargo verification and vehicle inspection, honed at Performance Food Group Co. Demonstrated exceptional customer service and safe driving, ensuring timely deliveries. Proficient in route planning and log maintenance, with a proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency by 20%. Holds hazardous materials endorsement and doubles and triples specialist certification.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Class A CDL Driver

Performance Food Group Co
SHAFTER
01.2025 - Current
  • Followed all applicable traffic laws and reported any incidents or accidents immediately.
  • Received instructions from dispatcher regarding routes, delivery locations, pick-up times, and special deliveries.
  • Verified cargo against shipping documents and loaded and unloaded freight using forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other equipment.
  • Performed pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections using knowledge of safe and effective loading and handling procedures in coordination with company checklist.
  • Drove commercial vehicles while observing traffic laws and regulations, resulting in safe on-time deliveries.
  • Delivered and unloaded products at designated location at customer site using tractor-trailers, ramps, lift gates, pallet jacks and load bars.
  • Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.

Class A CDL Driver

Alpha Producer
DELANO
10.2024 - 01.2025
  • Verified cargo against shipping documents and loaded and unloaded freight using forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other equipment.
  • Checked vehicles to ensure they were in proper working order before and after trips.
  • Completed paperwork accurately in a timely manner.
  • Maintained accurate logs of driving activities to ensure compliance with federal regulations.

Class A CDL Driver

Western Express Trucking
Nashville
08.2024 - 10.2024
  • Checked vehicles to ensure they were in proper working order before and after trips.
  • Inspected brakes, lights, tires, fuel levels and other important parts to maintain operational safety on the road.
  • Provided courteous customer service during pickups and deliveries of goods.

Childcare Provider

Kern County Superintendent Of Schools
BAKERSFIELD
09.2022 - 08.2024
  • Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.
  • Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
  • Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.

Motor Hand

Helmerich & Payne Drilling
Tulsa
01.2014 - 09.2022
  • Checked oil levels in the engines to ensure adequate lubrication of moving parts.
  • Cleaned engine parts using solvents and brushes to remove dirt and debris.
  • Operated motor hand tools, such as grinders, drills, and saws, to fabricate or repair parts.
  • Tightened screws, bolts and nuts using wrenches, pliers and screwdrivers.

Education

General Studies

SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
BAKERSFIELD

Skills

  • Cargo verification
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Safe driving
  • Route planning
  • Log maintenance
  • Customer service
  • Class A commercial Driver's license
  • Hazardous materials endorsement
  • Doubles and triples specialist

Timeline

Class A CDL Driver

Performance Food Group Co
01.2025 - Current

Class A CDL Driver

Alpha Producer
10.2024 - 01.2025

Class A CDL Driver

Western Express Trucking
08.2024 - 10.2024

Childcare Provider

Kern County Superintendent Of Schools
09.2022 - 08.2024

Motor Hand

Helmerich & Payne Drilling
01.2014 - 09.2022

General Studies

SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL

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