DARREN BUDD
Freetown,,PE
Summary
Seasoned Truck Driver with 35 years of experience in diverse transportation roles, currently specializing in natural gas hauling. Expertise in loading, unloading, and securing various products while maintaining a safe driving record. Efficiently manages customer interactions and documentation, with experience driving in Europe and across North America.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Natural Gas Truck Driver
Island Gas
New Annan,, PE
07.2024 - Current
- Transported natural gas from New Brunswick to the Island, ensuring timely delivery.
- Conducted pre-departure inspections of trailers and safety equipment to uphold safety standards.
- Fastened loads according to company freight procedures and highway safety regulations, maintaining cargo integrity.
LONG HAUL TRUCK DRIVER
BULK CARRIERS
Charlottetown
11.2021 - Current
- Received and delivered loads to warehouse, ensuring timely availability of goods.
- Completed transfers at hubs and final destinations, maintaining adherence to schedule and route efficiency.
- Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes
- Monitored temperature of haul and refrigerated areas, ensuring quality and freshness of cold items during transport.
GAS TANKER DRIVER
XPO
Thurrock
09.2016 - 10.2021
- Completed trip logs and reports detailing fuel delivery times, mileage, and fuel consumption to ensure accurate tracking and compliance.
- Unloaded gasoline at service stations while implementing measures to prevent spillage, contributing to safe and efficient operations.
- Operated tanker tractor-trailers following XPO transport safety procedures
- Inspected tanker equipment before and after routes
- Secured hazmat loads using XPO compliant loading checks
GAS TANKER DRIVER
SELF EMPLOYED
Thurrock
06.2013 - 07.2016
- Worked on contract with Shell, Esso, and BP to support operations.
- Unloaded gasoline at service stations and followed health and safety procedure at all times.
- Operated tanker tractor-trailers for XPO freight routes
- Inspected tanker equipment before and after each shift
- Secured loads and checked valves, hoses, and connections
GAS TANKER DRIVER
SUTTON'S AND SON'S
Widnes
05.2012 - 06.2013
- Completed trip logs and reports documenting fuel delivery times, mileage, and fuel consumption to ensure accurate tracking and compliance.
- Inspected vehicles to promptly identify and report maintenance issues to mechanics, supporting vehicle reliability and safety.
- Operated tanker trailers following XPO safety and DOT compliance standards.
- Completed pre-trip inspections and reported equipment defects to dispatch.
- Loaded and unloaded liquid cargo using approved tanker procedures.
GAS TANKER DRIVER
NEW ERA
Harlow
03.2011 - 05.2012
- Delivered Heating Oil to homes, factories and marine oil to pleasure craft and ships
- Following health and safety procedure.
- Operated tanker routes within XPO freight network
- Inspected tractor and tanker equipment before departure
- Loaded and unloaded liquid cargo following safety procedures
Education
FIFTH YEAR -
Cecil Jones High School
United KingdomSkills
- Hazardous Materials Certification
- Hazmat endorsement
- Tanker Endorsement
- Natural Gas Transportation
- Gas Distribution Operations
- Transportation Safety Certification
- Commercial Driver Training
- Digital Tachograph
- GPS Applications
- LGV class 1 inclusive
- Clean MVR
Timeline
Natural Gas Truck Driver
Island Gas
07.2024 - Current
LONG HAUL TRUCK DRIVER
BULK CARRIERS
11.2021 - Current
GAS TANKER DRIVER
XPO
09.2016 - 10.2021
GAS TANKER DRIVER
SELF EMPLOYED
06.2013 - 07.2016
GAS TANKER DRIVER
SUTTON'S AND SON'S
05.2012 - 06.2013
GAS TANKER DRIVER
NEW ERA
03.2011 - 05.2012
FIFTH YEAR -
Cecil Jones High School