Max Hernandez
Rio Rico
Summary
Motivated professional with over 15 years of experience in safety management and operations. Proven track record in developing effective safety protocols and conducting audits to enhance workplace compliance. Strong collaborator with a focus on fostering a safety culture and optimizing operational efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Manager
Sherman Trucking LLC
Nogales
12.2025 - Current
- Conducted regular safety audits to identify potential hazards within the workplace.
- Developed safety protocols for transportation operations and employee practices.
- Analyzed incident reports to identify trends and recommend preventive measures.
- Collaborated with management to strengthen safety culture at Sherman Trucking.
- Coordinated safety meetings to address concerns and reinforce safety policies.
- Monitored employee performance to ensure safe working practices are followed.
- Utilized electronic logging devices to track driver hours and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Maintained Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance for all transportation activities and operations.
Owner
Gava Trucking LLC
Rio Rico
10.2016 - 04.2024
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations, DOT regulations, and company policies.
- Facilitated communication among warehouse personnel, truck drivers, customers, and management to ensure operational efficiency.
- Created schedules for loading and unloading trucks based on customer needs and availability.
- Resolved disputes between customers and carriers regarding billing discrepancies and late deliveries to maintain service quality.
- Maintained communication with drivers regarding routes, load information and delivery updates.
- Processed invoices, bills of lading and other documents related to truck dispatching.
- Resolved any issues or problems that arose during transport operations.
- Organized and monitored trucking routes to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce operational costs.
- Recorded cargo information, mileage logs and hours of service in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations.
- Coordinated with dispatchers for pickup and delivery times for each shipment.
- Managed paperwork related to DOT regulations including driver's logbooks, vehicle inspection reports, trip records and other documents.
- Utilized GPS systems for navigation during long distance trips across multiple states.
- Coordinate international freight with freight forwarders and US Customs brokers between Nogales Sonora and Nogales Arizona.
Quality Control/Sales Coordinator
Tepeyac Produce
Rio Rico
04.2011 - 01.2018
- Quality Control Reports
- Safety Reports
- Supervised Packing Shed in Mexico
- Coordinate sales,
- Invoicing
- Assisted with sales
Warehouse Manager
Tepeyac Produce
Rio Rico
01.2006 - 04.2011
- Shipping & Receiving
- Inventory Control
- Employee Scheduling
- Customer Service
Education
High School Diploma -
Nogales High School
01-2003
Skills
- Business Management
- Operations Management
- Transportation Management
- Problem-Solving
- Inventory Control
- Computer-Based Inventory System
- Motivational Leadership
- Fleet Management
- Punctual and Dependable
- Driver Scheduling
- Sales Support
- Decision-Making
- Hiring and staffing
- Customer Relations
- Safety protocol development
- Safety audits
- Transportation regulations
- Effective communication
- Implementing policies
- Attention to detail
- Safety protection recommendations
References
Upon Request
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Timeline
Safety Manager
Sherman Trucking LLC
12.2025 - Current
Owner
Gava Trucking LLC
10.2016 - 04.2024
Quality Control/Sales Coordinator
Tepeyac Produce
04.2011 - 01.2018
Warehouse Manager
Tepeyac Produce
01.2006 - 04.2011
High School Diploma -
Nogales High School