Astrid Baarda
Fort Erie
Summary
Experienced and professional commercial driver offering exceptional skills in route planning gained during 24+ years in transportation. Demonstrated record of safe and efficient vehicle operations combined with top-notch client satisfaction scores.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
AZ Company Driver
Titanium Transportation Group
Bolton, ON
12.2020 - 01.2026
- Ensured timely deliveries while adhering to safety regulations and company policies in Canada and US.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine inspections to ensure operational efficiency.
- Managed paperwork related to deliveries, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, including border crossing.
- Monitored fuel consumption, contributing to cost-effective transportation solutions.
- Maintained impeccable driving record.
- Completed daily pre-trip inspections as required by DOT regulations, identifying potential issues before they became critical problems.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Enhanced company reputation through courteous and professional interactions with clients during pick-ups and dropoffs.
AZ Company Driver
Erb Transport
Baden, ON
09.2001 - 10.2020
- Safe and timely deliveries of refrigerated product including food and other temperature controlled freight.
- Coordinated with dispatch teams to optimize delivery routes and enhance service reliability.
- Ensured customs documents were compliant for smooth cross border clearance.
- Conformed to all MTO/DOT rules and regulations.
- Assisted with loading and unloading tasks, ensuring efficient turnaround times at customer locations.
- Developed strong relationships with customers by personally updating them regarding delivery time.
- Performed daily vehicle inspections before and after trips.
- Monitoring refrigeration units for temperature accuracy on perishable goods.
- Load securement.
Assistant Manager
Carter Car and Truck Rentals
Hamilton, ON
06.1997 - 06.2001
- Led operational efficiency improvements through streamlined rental processes and enhanced customer service protocols.
- Coordinated scheduling logistics to maximize resource allocation and minimize rental conflicts.
- Fostered relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable terms and professional relationship longevity.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Detail and maintain vehicles for supreme customer satisfaction.
- End of month sales and forecasting.
Education
No Degree - Tractor Trailer Training
Tri-County Truck Training Center
Cambridge, ON08-2001
High School Diploma -
Dunnville Secondary School
Dunnville, ON06-1989
Skills
- Safe driving practices
- Clean driving record
- Product delivery
- Safety conscious
- Cargo management
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Assisting customers
- Customer service
Timeline
AZ Company Driver
Titanium Transportation Group
12.2020 - 01.2026
AZ Company Driver
Erb Transport
09.2001 - 10.2020
Assistant Manager
Carter Car and Truck Rentals
06.1997 - 06.2001
No Degree - Tractor Trailer Training
Tri-County Truck Training Center
High School Diploma -
Dunnville Secondary School