Octavio Franco Jr.
Los Angeles
Summary
Reliable Tanker Driver operating fuel and chemical transports with an exceptional level of safety and precaution. Detail-oriented individual with over 7 years of loading and unloading transports and connecting hoses. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Truck Driver
O & O Transportation
07.2024 - Current
- Loaded and unloaded goods and freight from tractor trailers, heavy duty trucks and flatbed vehicles.
- Managed efficient loading, unloading and security of customer freight, taking care with fragile items and diligently bracing loads, balancing weights and preventing shifting.
- Communicated regularly with dispatcher to provide updates on delivery times.
- Delivered goods to customers both locally and long distance.
- Kept meticulous logs of correspondence with customers and freight recipients.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
Delivery Specialist
Northstar Chemical
11.2022 - 07.2024
- Protected people and equipment from hazardous materials by using correct procedures.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
- Offload using air pump. Bulk and mini-bulk deliveries.
- Transport Hazardous Chemicals. Sodium Hydroxide, Hypochlorite solution, Sulfuric Acid, Nitric Acid, Sodium Bisulfate, Citric Acid, Hydrochloric Acid.
- Obtained signatures from customers upon delivery of goods.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance while on shift.
- Followed company policies and procedures during shift.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
Heavy Truck Driver
O & O Transportation
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Inspected truck and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
- Managed efficient loading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns.
- Assisted with the building of a water treatment facility constructed for the DWP.
- Contracted by Kiewit from beginning until end of project.
Fuel Tanker Driver
Dion and Son's
02.2015 - 05.2021
- Drove tanker trucks to make deliveries of gasoline, diesel, lubricating oil and crude oil to customers.
- Maintained accurate logs and reports regarding on-time delivery of fuel, mileage covered and fuel consumed.
- Unloaded fuel t customers sites, taking care to prevent spills.
- Completed incident reports for damages, accidents and other notable activities.
- Prevented errors by checking orders, delivery documentation and customer specifications.
- Operated controls to load tanks at fuel distribution depots.
- Followed OSHA and DOT requirements to minimize risks and company liabilities.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
Merchandiser
Dr Pepper Snapple Group
05.2013 - 10.2013
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Proposed new ideas and concepts to enhance merchandise displays.
- Promoted seasonal products and trends to move stock and prepare for incoming inventory.
- Created visual displays to highlight new and featured products.
- Collaborated with store managers to determine best placement for merchandise displays.
- Developed merchandising strategy to efficiently move overstock.
- Monitored store traffic and customer engagement to determine display effectiveness.
Sales Merchandiser
PepsiCo
04.2009 - 10.2012
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
- Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High School
Los Angeles, CA06-2005
Skills
- Stress management
- Heavy lifting capacity
- Logbook maintenance
- Truck maintenance
- Safe driving practices
- Class A license
- Flatbed truck expertise
- DOT regulations
- Hazmat, Tanker, Passengers, Doubles and Triples Endorsements
- TWIC certified
Timeline
Heavy Truck Driver
O & O Transportation
07.2024 - Current
Delivery Specialist
Northstar Chemical
11.2022 - 07.2024
Heavy Truck Driver
O & O Transportation
05.2021 - 11.2022
Fuel Tanker Driver
Dion and Son's
02.2015 - 05.2021
Merchandiser
Dr Pepper Snapple Group
05.2013 - 10.2013
Sales Merchandiser
PepsiCo
04.2009 - 10.2012
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High School
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