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Andrew Hayward

Clive,AB

Summary

With a proven track record at Lakeview Propane Group, I excel in route planning and maintaining safety, significantly reducing delays and accidents. My expertise in GPS navigation and strong multitasking abilities have enhanced operational efficiency. I'm adept at fostering professional relationships and ensuring compliance with transportation regulations.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Class 1 Truck Driver

Lakeview Propane Group
11.2024 - Current
  • Drive Tri-Tri as well as Body-Jobs
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
  • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.

Class 1 Driver/ Operator

AMG Well Services
06.2024 - 11.2024

Performed pre-job inspections and upkeep on tools and machinery.


  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • 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.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
  • Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.

Class 1 Operator/ Cement

Trican Well Service
10.2021 - 05.2024
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.

Owner/Operator

Viking Transport
01.1999 - 09.2021
  • Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Developed business plan, processes and procedures to provide superior Product or Service to customers.
  • Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Raised property accuracy and accountability by creating new automated tracking method.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.

Skills

  • Air brake systems
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Regulatory compliance adherence
  • Logbook maintenance
  • Multitasking and prioritization
  • Safe driving practices
  • Route planning expertise
  • Trailer coupling and uncoupling
  • Commercial driving
  • Transportation safety
  • Equipment maintenance
  • OTR driving
  • Hazardous materials endorsement
  • Time management
  • Materials transport
  • Basic maintenance
  • Inclement weather driving
  • GPS and route planning

Certification

CPR First Aid

CSO

Aerial Work Platform

Fall Protection

Confined Space Entry

H2S Alive

Timeline

Class 1 Truck Driver

Lakeview Propane Group
11.2024 - Current

Class 1 Driver/ Operator

AMG Well Services
06.2024 - 11.2024

Class 1 Operator/ Cement

Trican Well Service
10.2021 - 05.2024

Owner/Operator

Viking Transport
01.1999 - 09.2021
Andrew Hayward