Donnie Smurthwaite
Surrey,BC
Summary
Truck Driver with 20 years of experience at Allied Salvage, focusing on equipment maintenance and safety compliance. Proven track record of driving optimized operations and improving crew efficiency. Expertise in loading, unloading, and securing various products, ensuring safe transportation. Strong coordination skills in managing customer interactions and documentation requirements.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver
Allied Salvage
Richmond , BC
11.2015 - 06.2025
- Operated and maintained 90-yard end dump, ensuring optimal performance.
- Managed truck and pup operations, including car, tin bailer, and sheer.
- Updated daily log books for timely supervisor submission.
Truck Driver
Inner City Demolition
Richmond, British Columbia
01.2011 - 10.2015
- Optimized operations of Vermeer 6000 wood grinder for peak performance.
- Maintained equipment to uphold high-quality production standards.
- Supervised three-member crew, enhancing teamwork and operational efficiency.
- Logged daily production data to track performance metrics.
- Ensured strict adherence to safety protocols on-site.
- Facilitated seamless communication between crew and customers for effective collaboration.
Skills
- Equipment maintenance and inspection
- Logbook management
- Dump truck operations
- Safety compliance
- Customer communication
- Class 1 license with air brakes
- Certified excavator operator (200 Kamasto and higher)
- Experience with walking trailers
- Over 20 years driving experience
Certification
- Mandatory Driver's License
- Class 1 License - for driving semi - trailer trucks (most long -haul trucks
- Air Brake (Q) Endorsement - Required for trucks with air brakes
- Port Access Card Endorsement
Professional Goal
- Currently pursuing opportunities to enter the car hauling industry. Open to training in vehicle loading, strapping, damage inspection, and multi-unit trailer operation. Eager to bring a strong safety record and professional work ethic to a specialized vehicle transport team.
Timeline
Truck Driver
Allied Salvage
11.2015 - 06.2025
Truck Driver
Inner City Demolition
01.2011 - 10.2015
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