Ben Kruska
Abbotsford,BC
Summary
Team player willing to go the extra mile to meet tight deadlines and reach company goals. Natural leader with excellent communication skills. Bringing hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history in transportation positions. Proficient in operating manual trucks and various trailers, as well as loading, securing and unloading products with maximum efficiency. Well-organized and knowledgeable in meeting customer needs, coordinating paperwork and meeting company objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Professional Truck Driver
Vedder Transportation Group
08.2019 - Current
- Grade raw milk from local farms to ensure it is safe for consumption then pump it into A super-B tanker from various farms within Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland. Deliver to processing plants for distribution.
Class 1 Truck Driver (Short Haul)
Overhaul Ventures Corp
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Hauling sealed dry/refrigerated groceries from Lower Mainland head office to Interior BC year round (all weather conditions)
- Scale loads to ensure they're not overweight
- Collect time sensitive paperwork according for each store
- Daily pre-trips & post-trips
- Communicate with dispatch
- Follow all HOS & DOT regulations.
Class 1 Truck Driver (Short Haul)
Casey Transport
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Hauling sealed dry/refrigerated groceries from Lower Mainland head office to Interior BC year round (all weather conditions)
- Scale loads to ensure they're are not overweight
- Collect time sensitive paperwork according for each store
- Daily pre-trips & post-trips
- Communicate with dispatch
- Follow all HOS & DOT regulations.
Truck Driver - Class 1 (Long Haul)
Mainland Floral
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Responsible for hauling and delivering live plants and flowers in 2 temperature controlled reefer trailers to numerous customers across BC, AB and USA year round using a powered lift gate
- Load/Unload carts in trailer according to load sheet
- Keep a clean and tidy truck
- Maintain communication with dispatch
- Maintain proper and accurate logs
- Regular maintenance on trucks and trailers to ensure no issues arise.
Education
GED -
Abbotsford senior secondary
Abbotsford, BC01.2005
Skills
- Commercial driving
- Route logs
- DOT Compliance
- Inclement weather driving
- Vehicle inspections
- Class 1 license (British Columbia)
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Team building
- Load Inspection
- Safe Driving Practices
- Strong Communication Skills
Accomplishments
Certified Bulk Tank Milk Grader - BC Milk Marketing Board
Certification
- Class 1 Drivers License, 08/01/18, 02/01/26
- Air Brakes
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Professional Truck Driver
Vedder Transportation Group
08.2019 - Current
Class 1 Truck Driver (Short Haul)
Overhaul Ventures Corp
04.2019 - 07.2019
Class 1 Truck Driver (Short Haul)
Casey Transport
10.2018 - 04.2019
Truck Driver - Class 1 (Long Haul)
Mainland Floral
05.2018 - 10.2018
GED -
Abbotsford senior secondary
- Class 1 Drivers License, 08/01/18, 02/01/26
- Air Brakes
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