RICARDO ROMERO
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Cell #: 323-***-****
SUMMARY
A California Tow Truck Association-certified truck driver with over 20 years of experience operating large rigs without incident in accordance with state and federal safety rules and regulations seeking employment opportunities with a well- regarded company offering opportunities for advancement. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United Rentals Pico Rivera, CA
Class A Truck Driver March 2018 – present
● Praised by management for dependability, always making deliveries on time, following regulations, and open- mindedness for diverse ideas.
● Earned a salary increase based on strong performance and ability to operate and safely drive the assigned delivery vehicle.
● Drives trucks on predetermined routes with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of over 26,000 lbs. in order to transport goods, livestock, etc. from the place of origin to an assigned destination.
● Picks up heavy loads and organizes goods in the vehicle to ensure they are secured inside the truck to prevent breakage or damage.
● Safely and efficiently handles and unloads goods at selected destinations and obtains signatures or warehouse scans to confirm and complete deliveries with clients.
● Performs regular vehicle inspections before and after each trip and maintains and services vehicles as needed. Ross Baker Van Nuys, CA
Heavy Duty Class A Driver January 2016 - March 2018
● Performed nationwide heavy duty towing and transport, including transporting hauling school buses and heavy equipment for rental companies, the Van Nuys Police Department, and the Devonshire Police Department.
● Conducted daily DOT inspections.
● Earned California Tow Truck Association (CTTA) Certified (2016)
● Performed all duties as scheduled by a manager and assisted other company drivers as directed; notified a manager of any problems that arose.
● Completed and submitted all necessary documentation neatly and legibly upon successful pickup and delivery of goods.
Ahern Rentals Pacoima, CA
Heavy Duty Truck Driver October 2015 – January 2016
● Delivered and picked up heavy equipment, and transported hauling equipment.
● Conducted daily DOT inspections.
SC Fuels Paramount, CA
Bobtail Fleet Fuel Truck Driver June 2015 – October 2015
● Hauled diesel fuel, gasoline, and other petroleum products to customers by applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and roads in the Southern California area.
● Drove to and from designated locations, verified and shipped papers, maintained records of duty status according to state and federal regulations, and performed pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
● Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during, and after trips and submitted a written report on the condition of the truck at the end of each trip or tour of duty.
● Drove truck to and from designated destinations up to 11 hours with a maximum of 16 hours total as CHP rules allow.
Jaelyn Corporation San Bernardino, CA
Truck Driver – Class A January 2015 – June 2015
● Delivered ethanol to refineries and transported hauling equipment.
● Conducted daily DOT vehicle inspections.
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Ralphs Supermarket Paramount, CA
Truck Driver October 2002 – January 2015
● Operated a large rig in order to pick up and deliver goods to designated locations.
● Assisted with loading and unloading of goods from the rig and performed customer service at the time of deliveries.
● Completed regularly DOT transportation log for company.
● Consistently earned raises and strong performance reviews for safety, being on time, and professionalism. Tom John’s Towing West LA/Sun Valley, CA
Truck Driver
● Towed heavy trucks, buses, and heavy construction equipment for West Valley CHP and Beverly Hills Police Department.
● Maintained daily logs and communicated with customers when picking up their vehicles from the impound. EDUCATION
Benjamin Franklin High School
Diploma
Universal Truck Driving School November 1999
REFERENCES
● Kevin Zollman, Ralphs Transportation Supervisor
SKILLS
● Professional Licenses and Certifications: California Tow Truck Association (CTTA) Certified (2016); Valid Class A California Driver License (Expiration – 2/27/2025); Class A Commercial; TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential (Expires – 1/30/20); TSA Clearance-Approved Hazardous Materials Endorsement
(Expiration – 3/5/25); Up-to-date Medical Certification (Expiration – January 2021)