Ricardo Penaloza
Moreno Valley
Summary
Well-organized and resourceful commercial truck driver with over 10 years of experience in the logistics industry. Skilled in efficiently handling various types of loads. Demonstrates a superior work ethic, clean driving record, and solid work history in transportation positions. Proficient in operating trucks and trailers, as well as loading, securing, and unloading products with maximum efficiency. Professional and knowledgeable in meeting customer needs, coordinating paperwork, and achieving company objectives.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver (Class A License)
Oak Hills Logistics, Inc.
09.2020 - Current
- Transport goods and materials to customer sites
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Plan routes using GPS to customer accounts
- Follow traffic law, safety procedures, and conducts truck inspection
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Report any activities and road incidents to the dispatcher
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Collected delivery instructions to verify freight and routes for on-time delivery and adjusted routes based on changing conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Truck Driver (Class A License)
CR England
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Delivered food products to large retailers
- Assigned to a dedicated account
- Regional driver to five states with over 125,000 miles driven
- Conducted pre and post trip on truck daily
- High level of efficiency with deliveries being on time
- Collected delivery instructions to verify freight and routes for on-time delivery and adjusted routes based on changing conditions.
- Maneuvered tractor and trailer into loading and unloading docks following crew signals to properly position freight.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Security Officer Manager
Blue Star Security Services Inc.
03.2000 - 11.2019
- Responsible for operations oversight of two large logistics facilities including management
- Ensured scheduling was handled effectively to meet customer expectations, reviewed site reports, and provided summary to meet business objectives
- Facilitated new hire orientation, safety and compliance training, sexual harassment, and guard services customer protocol training sessions
- Evaluated financial reports, labor cost, payroll, expenditures, and contract requirements to comply
- Hosted group meetings, presentations, and site visits to broaden business goals
- Reviewed camera and system feeds and alerted proper respondents regarding discrepancies.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
Education
Security Guard Card - Officer Safety, First Aid, Workplace Violence, Liability and Legal Aspects, Arrests
Bureau of Security And Investigative Services (BSIS)
Sacramento, CA12.2025
Truck Driving Certification: Class A License -
Advance School of Driving
Fontana, CA02.2020
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Everest College
Ontario, CA05.2009
Skills
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Certified Truck Driver
- Macros ELD Logs
- Reefer and Drive Vans
- Safety and Compliance
- Knowledge of security operations
- Proficient computer skills: (Microsoft Office Suite, Google)
- Excellent Verbal and written communication
- Security Computerized Systems
- Highly organized
- Motivated and Self-starter
- Customer-oriented
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks
- Work under pressure
- Intermodal logistics
- Commercial vehicle operation
- Vehicle maintenance and repair
- DOT regulations compliance
- GPS navigation
- Route planning expertise
- Hazardous materials handling
- Safe driving practices
- Transportation safety
- Commercial driving
- Security management
- Criminal law understanding
- Security operations experience
- Interrogation techniques
Timeline
Truck Driver (Class A License)
Oak Hills Logistics, Inc.
09.2020 - Current
Truck Driver (Class A License)
CR England
03.2020 - 09.2020
Security Officer Manager
Blue Star Security Services Inc.
03.2000 - 11.2019
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Everest College
Security Guard Card - Officer Safety, First Aid, Workplace Violence, Liability and Legal Aspects, Arrests
Bureau of Security And Investigative Services (BSIS)
Truck Driving Certification: Class A License -
Advance School of Driving
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