Balkaran Dhaliwal
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Motivated truck owner operator proficient at driving semi-truck with Flatbed, Step deck and low step deck trailers. Resourceful and customer-focused transportation specialist with almost 6 years of experience building client relations, supporting operations, managing logistics and handling distribution. Results-oriented in high-stress situations with talents in driving multiple open deck trailers. Experienced Truck Driver offering solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about trucks and trailers and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation and business needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner Operator Truck Driver
Searcy Trucking
05.2023 - 04.2025
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor.
- Secured, Unsecured loads on Flatbed and Stepdeck trailers with Straps, Chains and Binders.
- Secured 53 ft Trailer with Tarps.
- Maintained telephone contact with broker to receive delivery instructions.
- Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver products, Lumber, Steel or other materials.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes.
- Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
- Conducted emergency roadside repairs, replaced light bulbs and installed fuses and tire chains.
- Provided top product shipment delivery quality control, eliminating downtime and maximizing revenue.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
- Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
- Devised business and marketing plans and prepared monthly financial reports.
- Identified potential solutions to issues and implemented tactics to promptly resolve.
- Established a trucking business and carried out daily activities such as delivering customer loads over 48 contiguous states.
- Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
- Kept up-to-date on regulatory changes affecting business operations.
- Analyzed financial statements and trends to manage cash flow and make business decisions.
- Delivered excellent customer service to clients and fellow employees.
- Improved company's quality and productivity by streamlining systems and processes.
- Reviewed submitted expense reports for approval.
- Kept detailed records and driver's logs required for compliance with regulations and corporate policies.
Owner Operator
Canam Flatdecks
04.2020 - 04.2023
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with dispatch to receive delivery instructions.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Provided top product shipment delivery quality control, eliminating downtime and maximizing revenue.
- Measured temperature of haul and refrigerated area of truck, keeping cold items fresh.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
- Utilized pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload materials off trucks.
- Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
- Completed transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Inspected vehicle prior to and after completing shifts, noting damage or issues in detailed logs.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
Truck Driver
Winnipeg Flatbeds Ltd.
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with dispatcher to receive delivery instructions.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
- Delivered customer orders to places of business within established time frames.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Completed transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
- Provided top product shipment delivery quality control, eliminating downtime and maximizing revenue.
- Measured temperature of haul and refrigerated area of truck, keeping cold items fresh.
- Tracked daily logs to meet DOT regulations and financial paperwork to meet tax and other financial responsibilities.
Pipefitter Helper
Group 3 Plumbing
05.2018 - 04.2019
- Read and interpret drawings or blueprints to determine layout requirements.
- Cut openings for pipes in walls, floors and ceilings using power tools.
- Select the type and size of pipe needed and cut, bend or thread the pipe according to specifications.
- Fabricate sections of piping systems by welding, brazing or soldering pieces together.
- Test systems for leaks using specialized testing equipments.
- Remove and replace worn out pipes.
Education
High School Diploma -
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, None04-2018
Bachelor of Science - Master of Engineering in Mechanical
Punjabi University
Patiala, Punjab, India08-2015
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Egg.
Guru Gobing Singh College Og Engg. And Tech.
Talwandi Sabo, Punjab, India05-2013
Skills
- Flatbed Trailer secure and Unsecure
- Stepdeck trailer Secure and Unsecure
- Route Management
- Clean MVR
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- State and Federal Regulations
- Tractor-Trailer Operation
- Vehicle Inspection
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Work Logging
- Truck Cab Computer Operation
- Safety and Emergency Equipment
- Border Crossing Experience
Timeline
Owner Operator Truck Driver
Searcy Trucking
05.2023 - 04.2025
Owner Operator
Canam Flatdecks
04.2020 - 04.2023
Truck Driver
Winnipeg Flatbeds Ltd.
04.2019 - 05.2020
Pipefitter Helper
Group 3 Plumbing
05.2018 - 04.2019
High School Diploma -
University of Manitoba
Bachelor of Science - Master of Engineering in Mechanical
Punjabi University
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Egg.
Guru Gobing Singh College Og Engg. And Tech.
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