Tom Woolley
Truck Driver / Warehouse
Leduc,AB
Summary
Talented Truck Driver with good route planning, payment handling and customer service skills. Offering 41 years of experience and basic maintenance knowledge. Performance-driven and detail-oriented with methodical approach to following through on every need. Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 41+ years in logistics. Organized Truck Driver with proven track record of delivering within specified time frames. Customer-focused and strong communicator to effectively interact with others. Quick learner with management potential. Seasoned driver possessing exemplary safety record and in-depth knowledge of DOT regulations. Skilled in navigating long-haul routes, safely loading and unloading cargo. Committed to providing excellent customer service and delivering freight on time. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Truck Driver
YRC/Yellow
Edmonton, AB
04.1982 - 08.2023
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Removed and unloaded packages from tractor trailer trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
Education
High School Diploma -
Walkerton District Community School
Walkerton, ON 01.1967 - 06.1970
Skills
Commercial driving
undefinedAuto restoration/antiques
Lifetime auto enthusiast who restores, hotrods and collects old cars.
Timeline
Truck Driver
YRC/Yellow
04.1982 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Walkerton District Community School
01.1967 - 06.1970
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