Dagmawi Tadese
Airdrie,AB
Summary
Experienced Long-Haul Truck Driver offering exceptional skills in route planning gained during 10+ years in transportation. Demonstrated record of safe and efficient vehicle operations combined with top-notch customer satisfaction scores. Trained in defensive driving techniques.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Ryder
Calgary, AB
03.2023 - Current
- Managed personal driving time according to Hours of Service regulations.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
- Reported all accidents or violations to management immediately upon occurrence.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Participated in training sessions related to defensive driving techniques, new technologies used in trucks and trailers, accident prevention methods.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
Long Haul Truck Driver
Caravan Group of Companies
Calgary, AB
06.2020 - 03.2023
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays
- Delivered exceptional tow truck service across region, including liaising with local authorities
- Pushed and pulled dollies into place and raised and lowered landing gear on semi-trailers
- Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment when necessary
Interstate Long Haul Truck Driver
DOT Logistics
Calgary, AB
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Completed basic maintenance and minor repairs to keep vehicle neat and running properly
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials
- Maneuvered trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew to properly position vehicle and loading equipment
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules
- Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost time
- Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment when necessary
- Maintained daily, legible DOT logbook and submitted corresponding documents
Long Haul Truck Driver
Bison Transport
Calgary, AB
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays
- Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules
- Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on Long Combination vehicles
Long Combination Vehicle Driver
ZEF Transport
Winnipeg, MB
02.2017 - 01.2019
- Used critical thinking to truck break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Developed and implemented driving performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement
- Resolved minor maintenance problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements
- Delivered exceptional truck service across region, including liaising with local authorities
- Verified hazardous material product descriptions and determined any discrepancies in paperwork
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips
Long Combination Vehicle Driver
PNR Transport
Winnipeg, MB
04.2016 - 02.2017
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers, giving updated information, including estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays
- Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products
- Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules
Long Combination Vehicle Driver
DLM Logistics
Winnipeg, MB
03.2015 - 04.2016
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays
- Delivered exceptional tow truck service across region, including liaising with local authorities
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity
Education
AT Safety Training
Calgary, AB04-2024
High School Diploma -
Manitoba Truck Association
Winnipeg, MB02-2014
Skills
- Route logs
- Logistics planning
- Commercial driving
- GPS and route planning
- Safety and compliance
- Heavy haul expert
- Vehicle inspections
- Vehicle systems expertise
- Class A Commercial Driver's License
- Recovering vehicles
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
Timeline
Truck Driver
Ryder
03.2023 - Current
Long Haul Truck Driver
Caravan Group of Companies
06.2020 - 03.2023
Interstate Long Haul Truck Driver
DOT Logistics
07.2019 - 03.2020
Long Haul Truck Driver
Bison Transport
01.2019 - 07.2019
Long Combination Vehicle Driver
ZEF Transport
02.2017 - 01.2019
Long Combination Vehicle Driver
PNR Transport
04.2016 - 02.2017
Long Combination Vehicle Driver
DLM Logistics
03.2015 - 04.2016
AT Safety Training
High School Diploma -
Manitoba Truck Association