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Pedro Torres

Watsonville

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.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Truck Driver

torres trucking inc
Watsonville
03.2023 - Current
  • Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
  • Adhered strictly to company policies concerning alcohol use while operating a commercial motor vehicle.
  • Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment, used all types of trailers, but mainly flatbed doubles.
  • Complied with DOT requirements for background checks

Truck Driver

Pilot Flying J Travel Center
Salinas
02.2023 - 03.2023
  • Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating a CMV.
  • Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting hazardous materials
  • Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
  • Loaded and unloaded cargo tank with diesel ,ethanol ,gasoline or other material handling equipment.

Truck Driver

green waste or z best composting
Gilroy
07.2021 - 01.2023
  • Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating a walking floor and side down truck.
  • Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
  • Loading and unloading: yard waste and garbage to various garbage dumps.
  • Reported all accidents or violations to management immediately upon occurrence.
  • Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
  • Lifted trash containers and climbed in and out of trucks without limitation and without injury or reduced effectiveness or speed.
  • Drove garbage trucks on specified routes, collected and loaded solid waste and recyclables and transported to appropriate disposal or recycling sites.

Truck Driver

grower logistic
Watsonville
12.2020 - 06.2021
  • Reported any mechanical problems or accidents to supervisor immediately.
  • Maintained communication with dispatchers regarding routes and progress.
  • Communicated with dispatchers regarding delivery schedules and traffic conditions.
  • Performed daily post-trip inspections after completion of route deliveries.
  • Ensured cargo was properly secured for transport.
  • Loaded, transported, and unloaded materials in a timely manner.
  • Inspected cargo for damage before loading onto the haul truck.
  • Carefully monitored tire pressure levels throughout duration of trip.
  • Loading and unloading pallets using a pallet jack on different warehouses

Skills

  • Vehicle inspection
  • Cargo securing
  • Route planning
  • Accident reporting
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Tanker and hazmat endorsements
  • Heavy lifting
  • Commercial driving
  • Strong work ethic
  • Class A commercial Driver's license
  • Refrigerated trailers operation
  • Doubles and triples specialist
  • Long-haul driving
  • Materials transport
  • Tanker driving experience

Timeline

Truck Driver

torres trucking inc
03.2023 - Current

Truck Driver

Pilot Flying J Travel Center
02.2023 - 03.2023

Truck Driver

green waste or z best composting
07.2021 - 01.2023

Truck Driver

grower logistic
12.2020 - 06.2021
Pedro Torres