Gordon Coss
Steinbach,Canada
Summary
Outgoing Truck Driver experienced in operating 18-wheelers and box trucks. Achieved customer retention through effective communication and teamwork while maintaining a clean driving record, CDL license, and current hazmat endorsement. Focused on delivering safe, prompt service and accurate documentation.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck driver
Manitoulin Transport
03.2024 - Current
- Picked up goods and materials, verified loads, and delivered them as instructed across state lines on time and damage free.
- Established relationships with managers and dispatchers and played an integral role in revising shipping routes for the company to cut travel costs and improve delivery times.
- Collaborated with maintenance mechanics to ensure deployment of safe, cost-efficient vehicles.
- Conducted basic truck maintenance in compliance with safe work practices, policies and processes.
- Operated pallet jack and forklift to efficiently load and unload shipments while adhering to safety standards.
- Joined and participated in various professional truck driving organizations to stay up-to-date with best practices.
- Updated job knowledge by participating in various trainings, established and maintained professional networks.
Truck Driver
GPEX Transport
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Established relationships with managers and dispatchers, revising shipping routes to cut travel costs and improve delivery times.
- Collaborated with maintenance mechanics to ensure deployment of safe, cost-efficient vehicles.
- Demonstrated history working with maintenance mechanics to ensure safe and cost-efficient driving vehicles were deployed.
- Performed basic truck maintenance following safe work practices and compliance with policies and processes.
- Actively took part in professional truck driving organizations to expand connections. training sessions to enhance job knowledge and skills. by participating in various trainings, established and maintained professional networks.
- Participated in professional truck driving organizations to build industry connections. to enhance industry knowledge and networking.
Truck Driver
Trappers Transport
10.2018 - 12.2023
- Enhanced job knowledge through training participation, building professional networks to stay informed on industry trends.
- Conducted basic truck maintenance in compliance with safe work practices, policies and processes.
- Utilized pallet jack and forklift to load and unload shipments in compliance with safety standards.
- Engaged in multiple professional truck driving organizations to enhance industry knowledge. Engaged Engaged in various professional truck driving organizations to stay up-to-date with best practices.
- Engaged in professional truck driving organizations to expand knowledge of industry best practices.
Truck Driver
Landstar
03.2016 - 10.2018
- Picked up goods and materials, verified loads, and delivered them as instructed across state lines on time and damage-free.
- Collaborated with maintenance mechanics to ensure deployment of safe, cost-efficient vehicles.
- Demonstrated history working with maintenance mechanics to ensure safe and cost-efficient driving vehicles were deployed.
- Performed basic truck maintenance adhering to safety practices and company policies.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance job knowledge and skills. by participating in various trainings, established and maintained professional networks.
- Participated in professional truck driving organizations to network and share insights. truck driving organizations to enhance industry knowledge. Engaged in various professional truck driving organizations to stay up-to-date with best practices.
- Utilized pallet jack and forklift to load and unload shipments in compliance with safety standards.
Plumber
Epic
Winnipeg, MB
09.1993 - 09.2014
- Installed plumbing systems in residential and commercial buildings.
- Diagnosed and repaired leaks in pipes and fixtures.
- Located and repaired leaks in water supply lines.
- Collaborated with contractors to ensure proper plumbing installation.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify potential issues.
- Educated clients on proper plumbing maintenance practices.
- Assembled and installed metal and nonmetal valves and fittings.
Education
Level 2 Plumber - Plumbing Apprentice
Rrcc
Winnipeg, Mb 09.2000 - 09.2003
Skills
- Truck driving
- Freight hauling
- Load securing
- Van trucking
- Reefer trucking
- Route optimization
- Logistics management
Hobbies and Interests
- Theater
- Environmental conservation
- Art
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Travel
Timeline
Truck driver
Manitoulin Transport
03.2024 - Current
Truck Driver
GPEX Transport
12.2023 - 03.2024
Truck Driver
Trappers Transport
10.2018 - 12.2023
Truck Driver
Landstar
03.2016 - 10.2018
Level 2 Plumber - Plumbing Apprentice
Rrcc
09.2000 - 09.2003
Plumber
Epic
09.1993 - 09.2014