RICARDO GARCIA
3401 CRICKETEER DR
Summary
Dynamic Box Truck Driver with extensive experience at Stericycle, excelling in route planning and vehicle maintenance. Proven ability to enhance delivery efficiency and ensure customer satisfaction through effective communication and teamwork. Committed to safety and reliability, consistently achieving timely deliveries while managing inventory and adhering to strict safety protocols.
Experienced with navigating diverse routes and handling freight securely. Uses time management to ensure timely deliveries and uphold service standards. Track record of vehicle maintenance and adherence to safety protocols, ensuring smooth operations.
Knowledgeable Truck Driver with solid background in safe and efficient transportation. Successfully managed timely deliveries and maintained vehicle care, ensuring reliability and customer satisfaction. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and adaptability in dynamic environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Box Truck Driver
Stericycle
05.2024 - Current
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies during daily routes.
- Completed pre-trip evaluations to maintain high safety and reliability levels.
- Oversaw loading and unloading operations to enhance efficiency.
- Accurately documented every shipment by meticulously maintaining delivery records.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate logistics and improve route efficiency.
- Operated box truck for efficient and timely transportation of medical waste.
Box Truck Driver
Frito-Lay
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Enhanced overall team success through assistance in warehouse activities.
- Safely transported goods to customers, adhering to strict deadlines and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Ensured punctual deliveries by addressing transport challenges with dispatchers.
- Implemented best practices for vehicle maintenance, contributing to overall fleet performance.
- Assisted in training new drivers on operational procedures and safety protocols.
Box Truck Driver
Non Profit Organization
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Operated box truck equipment safely, such as lift gates or pallet jacks, reducing the risk of accidents or injury on the job site.
- Coordinated with fellow drivers on multi-stop routes for efficient teamwork and resource allocation during high-demand periods.
- Conducted regular vehicle inspections by checking fluids, examining engine for corrosion and inspecting interior and exterior of vehicle for damage.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo in a safe and efficient manner, minimizing risk of damage to goods.
- Navigated through various weather conditions, ensuring the safe transport of goods while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Followed hand signals and verbal cues from loading crews to maneuver truck into loading and unloading positions.
- Obtained authorizations from shippers and receivers to assess invoices.
- Reviewed transportation and shipping papers to verify accuracy of inventory counts.
- Maintained complete and accurate logs or reports to document customer locations and distance traveled, using Software.
- Secured cargo against damage and inclement weather to prevent shifting, using chains and synthetic webbing.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries, vehicle inspections, and other relevant documentation for compliance purposes.
- Facilitated smooth handover processes with warehouse personnel by providing accurate documentation and maintaining open lines of communication.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of local and regional roadways, enabling efficient navigation even without GPS assistance.
- Managed inventory within the truck accurately to ensure proper loading/unloading order for time-efficient deliveries.
- Established positive relationships with clients by providing exceptional customer service during deliveries.
- Enhanced delivery efficiency by planning optimal routes and managing daily schedules.
Sales Manager
Sprint
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Developed and executed sales strategies to achieve quarterly targets.
- Trained and mentored new team members on product knowledge and sales techniques.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for business growth.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experience and satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rocky River Highschool
Charlotte, NC06.2011
Skills
- Mechanical tools
- Safe driving practices
- Punctuality
- Heavy lifting
- Safety procedures
- Route navigation
- Vehicle inspection
- Pallet jack operation
- Delivery documentation
- Route planning
- GPS navigation
- Vehicle maintenance
- Inventory management
- Local routes
- Loading dock operations
- Load securing
- Weight distribution calculation
- Fragile merchandise transport
- Commercial delivery
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Efficiency and time management
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Valid Driver's license
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Vehicle safety and maintenance
- Warehouse operations
- Fluent in english
- Delivery and shipment records
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Box Truck Driver
Stericycle
05.2024 - Current
Box Truck Driver
Frito-Lay
06.2022 - 06.2024
Box Truck Driver
Non Profit Organization
01.2020 - 04.2022
Sales Manager
Sprint
01.2015 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Rocky River Highschool
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