Gursharan Singh
Saint John,NB
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Bestway Cargo, excelling in trip planning and load securing. Proven ability to communicate effectively and maintain vehicle safety, ensuring timely deliveries. Skilled in handling refrigerated cargo and implementing accident prevention strategies, contributing to a reliable and efficient transportation service.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Trucker - Class 1
Bestway Cargo
Laval, QC
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Met tight deadlines by planning trips according to customer timeframes and road conditions.
- Recorded and communicated mechanical issues to prevent hazards.
- Utilized binders and straps to ensure secure load transportation.
- Serviced truck with oil, fuel and radiator fluid to maintain tractor-trailer.
- Used hoists and forklifts to load and unload materials into containers or onto trucks over Number-hour shifts.
- Utilized various trailers including flatbeds, refrigerated units, and dry vans for cargo transport.
Painter
Almon Equipment Ltd
Etobicoke, ON
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects to ensure smooth results.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
Education
Office Administrator Health Services - Business Administration
Georgian College
Barrie, None05.2023
Skills
- Weather condition awareness
- Trip planning efficiency
- Blind spot awareness
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Defensive driving techniques
- Accident prevention strategies
- Load securing proficiency
- Vehicle inspection
- Refrigerated cargo handling
- Proper backing techniques
- Heavy haul transportation
- Flatbed load securement
- Cross-border shipping
- Oversize load transport
Languages
English
Full Professional
Punjabi
Full Professional
Timeline
Trucker - Class 1
Bestway Cargo
02.2025 - 08.2025
Painter
Almon Equipment Ltd
02.2024 - 01.2025
Office Administrator Health Services - Business Administration
Georgian College