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RICHARD APONTE

Porterville

Summary

Experienced with safe and efficient driving practices, ensuring timely deliveries. Utilizes excellent route planning and vehicle maintenance skills to maintain operational efficiency. Track record of reliability and adaptability, consistently meeting transportation demands.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Driver

Quikrete
11.2023 - Current
  • Operated commercial vehicles to ensure timely delivery of materials to job sites.
  • Maintained accurate logs of deliveries and vehicle inspections for compliance.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading materials, ensuring safe handling practices.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize routes and reduce delivery times.
  • Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
  • Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.

Driver

CRST Trucking
04.2020 - 11.2023
  • Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
  • Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
  • Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.

Dispatcher

Walmart Distribution Center
01.2000 - 07.2018

Maintained professional relationship with shippers, receivers and drivers to increase trust, reliability and rapport.

  • Generated reports to track deliveries and maintain proper records and documentation.
  • Monitored and tracked dispatch communication systems.
  • Scheduled deliveries and pickups according to customer needs.
  • Utilized dispatch software to enter customer orders, deliveries and receipts.
  • Coordinated with drivers to facilitate efficient delivery routes and timely deliveries.
  • Created delivery routes and optimized plans for traffic, road conditions, and other factors.

Education

High School Diploma -

Pomona High School
Pomona, CA
01.1989

Skills

  • Commercial Driving
  • Vehicle Inspection
  • DOT Compliance
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Load Security
  • Materials Transport
  • Transportation Safety
  • Safe Driving
  • Fast Learner
  • Problem Solving
  • Dispatching procedures
  • Time management

Certification

  • Truck Nation School - 9/2018-3/2019 - Certificate
  • Endorsements - Doubles, Triples, Tankers

Timeline

Driver

Quikrete
11.2023 - Current

Driver

CRST Trucking
04.2020 - 11.2023

Dispatcher

Walmart Distribution Center
01.2000 - 07.2018

High School Diploma -

Pomona High School
RICHARD APONTE