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Akbar Warris

Brampton,Ontario
Akbar Warris

Summary

Motivated safety & compliance officer with impeccable driving record and over 15 years of transportation industry expertise. Offers focus and skills in route management and freight/safety documentation. Adept at operating long haul equipment. Highly attentive team player. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills in freight safety & compliance. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Bringing hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history in transportation positions. Proficient in operating long haul trucks and trailers, with maximum efficiency. Well-organized and knowledgeable in meeting client needs, coordinating paperwork and meeting company objectives. Well versed in Implementing Carrier Policies and Procedures. As safety is all about saving lives and complying with the law at the same time.

Overview

10
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Canadian Safety Trainers
Brampton, Ontario

Driver Trainer/Safety Coordinator
01.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Conducted new hire training on multiple routes with preferred work methods and safety.
  • Developed and implemented training materials and course updates.
  • Scheduled safety meetings and briefings with transportation supervisor.
  • Taught drivers how to drive, shift and back up trucks.
  • Identified driver training needs to make recommendations to manager.
  • Evaluated performance of assigned personnel and provided corrective actions of trainees during simulator training.
  • Tracked daily driver logs to comply with regulatory standards.
  • Maintained regulatory compliance documentation to promote safety and compliance culture.

Sunrise freight Systems
Brampton, Ontario

Long Haul Truck Driver
02.2019 - 05.2022

Job overview

  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Thus maintained 100% incident free record.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading
  • Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions
  • Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays

HGC
Brampton, Ontario

Long Haul Truck Driver
03.2015 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Thus maintained 100% incident free record.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading
  • Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions
  • Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time
  • Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident
  • Verified hazardous material product descriptions and determined any discrepancies in paperwork
  • Invoiced, collected monies due and settled accounts with shippers each day

LSI
Puchlinch

Safety Coordinator
01.2012 - 05.2014

Job overview

  • Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
  • Conducted investigations into incidents and reported on findings.
  • Coached drivers/employees on effective safety policies.
  • Recommended changes to company culture to improve safety and meet changing demands.
  • Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency
  • Wrote safety program plans to manage hazards, reduce incidents and save company money through less time lost and lower insurance payouts
  • Gathered information, prepared reports and drafted correspondence related to cases.
  • Improved fleet CVOR ratings by 11%
  • Developed new training programs to address performance and knowledge issues
  • Developed safety training procedures and authored manuals for distribution to staff members
  • Gathered information, prepared reports and drafted correspondence related to cases
  • Recommended changes to company culture to improve safety and meet changing demands
  • Coached employees, managers and executives on effective safety policies
  • Conducted investigations into incidents and reported on findings
  • Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines
  • Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards
  • Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards
  • Implemented safety training and traffic safety instructional courses which bolstered improvements in safety culture across personnel groups

Education

Punjab University
Lahore, Pakistan

Master of Arts from English Language And Literature
01.1984

University Overview

St Anthony's High
Lahore, Pakistan

High School Diploma
01.1979

University Overview

Skills

  • Vehicle Service Documentation
  • Safety and Emergency Equipment
  • Accident Documentation
  • DOT Requirements
  • Effective Planning
  • Inquiry Response
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Corrective Actions
  • Compliance Issues
  • Safety Protocols
  • Defensive Strategies
  • Document Verification
  • Accident Prevention
  • Basic Vehicle Safety
  • Commercial driving

Certification

  • Driver Trainer - Different driving schools.
  • Techniques of Instruction Ontario Safety League.
  • CVOR Compliance Ontario Safety League.
  • Hours of Service - Ontario Safety League.

Timeline

Driver Trainer/Safety Coordinator
Canadian Safety Trainers
01.2022 - Current
Long Haul Truck Driver
Sunrise freight Systems
02.2019 - 05.2022
Long Haul Truck Driver
HGC
03.2015 - 01.2019
Safety Coordinator
LSI
01.2012 - 05.2014
Punjab University
Master of Arts from English Language And Literature
St Anthony's High
High School Diploma
Akbar Warris