Gurpartap Dhillon

• Lifting, moving and stacking containers from truck chassis to specific yard locations.
• Organized containers by shipping lines and weight for efficient logistics management.
• Continuously monitor emails from dispatch through system to confirm delivery details for each driver before providing service.
• Facilitated customer service to drivers to ensure efficient workflow and container identification.
• Execute thorough pre-inspection on machine elements such as tires, engine oil, coolant, and batteries to prevent damage or leaks.
• Recorded daily machine usage in logbook to monitor service intervals every three months.
• Verify container weight prior to serving drivers to minimize mishaps.
• Collaborated with fellow operator on CB radio to relay driver status updates, minimizing long waiting times.
• Operated various equipment in the yard like Backhoe, Bulldozer, shunt truck when needed.
• Maintained open communication lines with supervisors regarding project status updates, potential delays, or any concerns affecting container timelines.
• Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.

COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVER (2019-2023)

• Executed deliveries within narrow city streets, strictly following safety regulations and meeting customer deadlines.
• Operated hazardous goods tankers with DG license, dry-van 53 ft trailers, and containers per customer specifications.
• Utilized B-trains of 40 ft and 20 ft to optimize routes to nearby cities.
• Executed long-haul transport to cities including Montreal, New York, and New Jersey ports using TWIC and FAST cards.
• Specialized in operating automatic and manual 10-speed and 13-speed trucks.
• Accessed dry ports for Canadian National Railways and Canadian Pacific Railways to facilitate container retrieval.
• Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
• Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
• Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
• Familiar with GTA's major cities, roads and intersections.

CONTAINER MACHINE OPERATOR (2017-2019)

• Handling loaded containers and stored as per customer specifications while tracking inventory in the system. Then retrieve when necessary.
• Stacked empty containers based on condition,shipping lines and maintaining accurate records of each.
• Ensured timely delivery of containers to drivers for on-time dispatches.
• Conducted daily safety inspections and logged machine status each morning.
• Utilized walkie talkie for effective communication with operators regarding safety measures.
• Provided customer service support for drivers in locating containers and complying with yard rules.