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Rafael Villarruel

Bakersfield

Summary

Bringing hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history in transportation positions. Proficient in operating commercial trailers, as well as loading, securing and unloading products with maximum efficiency. Well-organized and knowledgeable in meeting customer needs, coordinating paperwork, and meeting company objectives.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

CDL Truck Driver

Werner Enterprises
07.2024 - 07.2025
  • Operated commercial vehicles safely while adhering to all traffic regulations and company policies.
  • Managed route planning and scheduling to optimize delivery efficiency and reduce downtime.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections ensuring vehicle compliance with safety standards and regulations.
  • Maintained accurate records of mileage, fuel consumption, and delivery logs for reporting purposes.
  • Implemented best practices for load securing and weight distribution to ensure safe transport of goods.
  • Collaborated with dispatchers to coordinate timely pickups and deliveries across multiple locations.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
  • Answered common customer questions, and completed paperwork at delivery and pickup locations.
  • Unloaded freight and delivered to dollar general retain stores.

Yard Jockey

IKEA Distribution Center
02.2021 - 04.2024
  • Operated yard trucks to transport trailers efficiently within terminal grounds.
  • Coordinated trailer movements to optimize loading dock access and minimize delays.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing yard operations.
  • Conducted routine inspections of equipment and vehicles to maintain operational readiness.
  • Collaborated with warehouse staff to streamline cargo handling processes.
  • Monitored trailer inventory levels and managed proper placement within the yard.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced overall yard efficiency and productivity.
  • Reduced yard congestion by coordinating with dispatchers, drivers, and warehouse personnel for smooth operations.
  • Contributed to a clean work environment by keeping the yard area organized and free of debris.
  • Maintained accurate records of trailer locations, contributing to improved inventory management.
  • Completed required paperwork accurately, ensuring proper documentation for all trailer movements within the yard.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by adjusting priorities according to changing needs or unforeseen circumstances on the job site.
  • Adhered to all safety protocols during daily operations, minimizing accidents and injuries in the workplace.

Lead yard supervisor

Quick Pick Express
01.2017 - 11.2020
  • Supervised 4 drivers
  • Managed everything that came in, and everything that went out
  • Material Handler
  • Stand up forklift operator
  • Sit down forklift operator
  • Yard goat truck driver
  • Distribution of lawn furniture
  • Logistics
  • Order puller
  • Maneuver material around facility for distribution
  • RF scanner for tracking
  • General labor

Hazardous Material Handler

Waste Management
07.2013 - 10.2016
  • Disposing of hazardous materials - mainly medical waste
  • Burning of hazardous materials
  • Wore protective gear - face masks, face shields, safety goggles, steel toes etc.
  • Logging of all material
  • General labor

Warehouse Lead

Paccorini Metals
02.2009 - 07.2013
  • Work with steel pipes
  • Load and unload from trailers
  • Operate heavy duty fork lifts
  • Inventory & organization
  • Quality control
  • Competent and educated on all safety and hazardous protocols

Education

High School Diploma -

Bell Senior High School
Bell, CA
06-2006

Skills

  • Bilingual communication in English and Spanish
  • Forklift operator
  • Yard goat operator
  • Compliance training for hazardous materials management
  • Supply chain logistics
  • Operates tractor trailers
  • Class A commercial Driver's license
  • Strong work ethic
  • DOT compliance
  • Long-haul driving
  • Transportation safety
  • Clean MVR
  • Commercial driving

Timeline

CDL Truck Driver

Werner Enterprises
07.2024 - 07.2025

Yard Jockey

IKEA Distribution Center
02.2021 - 04.2024

Lead yard supervisor

Quick Pick Express
01.2017 - 11.2020

Hazardous Material Handler

Waste Management
07.2013 - 10.2016

Warehouse Lead

Paccorini Metals
02.2009 - 07.2013

High School Diploma -

Bell Senior High School

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