Balwinder Singh Gill
Calgary
Summary
Professional driver with extensive experience in operating Class 1 vehicles, ensuring timely and safe delivery of goods. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Reliable, safety-conscious, and skilled in navigation, route planning, and vehicle maintenance. Known for thorough knowledge of transportation regulations and commitment to achieving results.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Class 1 Driver
Xtl Transport
09.2024 - Current
- Operated Class 1 commercial vehicles for local and regional deliveries, ensuring timely and safe transport of goods.
- Conducted daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections to maintain safety standards and ensure vehicle readiness.
- Maneuvered trucks efficiently in urban and rural settings, including tight loading docks and congested delivery zones.
- Maintained accurate logbooks, delivery documentation, and reports in compliance with provincial and federal regulations.
- Ensured proper loading, securing, and unloading of cargo to prevent damage and maintain safety.
- Communicated professionally with dispatch, clients, and warehouse personnel to coordinate routes and resolve issues promptly.
- Adhered strictly to all traffic laws, company policies, and safety regulations.
- Demonstrated strong winter driving skills, including navigating icy roads, snow-covered routes, and unpredictable weather conditions using chains, retarder systems, and proper speed control.
- Performed minor truck maintenance and reported mechanical issues for timely repairs.
Class 1 Long/Local Haul Driver
Pagonis Transport ltd.
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Ability to adapt to changing conditions, troubleshoot equipment and find new routes when needed.
- Completing a daily truck log and submitting mileage reports.
- Plan routes to meet delivery schedules. Supervise loading and unloading of cargo off truck and ensure cargo is secured.
- Record cargo Information and hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
- Paying for goods and receiving payments from clients.
- Obtain all special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on USA routes.
Class 1 Truck Driver
Trimac Transportation Services
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Drove Truck with tanker and Super-Bs on local highway and mountains with chemical & plasma
- Excelled in navigation skills using GPS devices, maps, and relying on extensive knowledge of local roads.
- Increased team efficiency through effective communication, sharing route knowledge, and offering support during challenging situations.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety by adhering to all company policies and federal transportation regulations.
- Maintained detailed documentation of travel logs, hours of service, and vehicle maintenance records for compliance purposes.
- Established strong relationships with clients through clear communication, problem-solving abilities, and a dedication to exceptional service standards.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to ensure accurate routing information and seamless coordination between drivers.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Class 1 Truck Driver
Gigg Express
12.2019 - 07.2022
- Maintained detailed documentation of travel logs, hours of service, and vehicle maintenance records for compliance purposes.
- Increased team efficiency through effective communication, sharing route knowledge, and offering support during challenging situations.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety by adhering to all company policies and federal transportation regulations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely deliveries, efficient communication, and professional demeanor.
- Adapted to varying weather conditions, traffic patterns, and changing schedule requirements while maintaining a professional demeanor and commitment to safe driving practices.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to ensure accurate routing information and seamless coordination between drivers.
- Improved on-time delivery rates by meticulously planning routes and adhering to transportation regulations.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Answered roadside assistance calls for tows and other vehicle support.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
Education
High School Diploma -
St Lawrence College
06-2019
No Degree - Class1 Melt Program
Olympic Truck Training Centre
Mississauga, ON06-2019
Skills
- Safe driving practices
- Maintaining cleanliness
- Effective communication
- Trailer coupling and uncoupling
- Defensive driving techniques
- Vehicle inspection proficiency
- Adaptable to changing conditions
- Hazardous materials handling
- Logbook maintenance
- Basic mechanical skills
- Fuel efficiency maximization
- GPS navigation mastery
- Route planning expertise
- Cold weather driving
- Verbal and written communication
Languages
English
Full Professional
Punjabi
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Timeline
Class 1 Driver
Xtl Transport
09.2024 - Current
Class 1 Long/Local Haul Driver
Pagonis Transport ltd.
04.2023 - 07.2024
Class 1 Truck Driver
Trimac Transportation Services
10.2022 - 03.2023
Class 1 Truck Driver
Gigg Express
12.2019 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
St Lawrence College
No Degree - Class1 Melt Program
Olympic Truck Training Centre
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