Jerry Abbott
Calgary,AB
Summary
Accomplished Class 1 Truck Driver with a proven track record at Donald Rigging Ltd, excelling in safe driving practices and effective route planning. Renowned for exceptional customer service and problem-solving skills, ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining an impeccable safety record. Committed to professionalism and teamwork in all aspects of operations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Class 1 Truck Driver
Donald Rigging Ltd
Calgary, Alberta
07.2023 - Current
- Operating a tractor-trailer with heavy loads, often over long distances within Alberta and surrounding provinces.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Completed post-trip inspections after every trip in order to check for any damages incurred during transport.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
- Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
- Interacting with clients, especially when handling oversize or specialty loads.
- Loading and unloading cargo, securing it properly for transport, and ensuring it arrives without damage.
- Inspected cargo prior to loading or unloading to ensure proper weight distribution to comply with transportation regulations
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
Class 1 Driver
Alberta Processors Ltd
Calgary, Alberta
09.2015 - 07.2023
- Use of vac trucks and super B in and around the city to pick up a variety of waste products, mainly cooking oil.
- Very physically demanding.
- Great customer service. Interacting with clients on a day-to-day basis and maintaining an excellent rapport to ensure continuing work for the future.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Class 1 Driver/Gravel Truck Driver
Mike Vail Trucking
Calgary, AB
09.2007 - 09.2010
- Hauling Gravel from different sites in Alberta with Truck and pup
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
- Worked closely with other drivers during team runs in order to meet tight deadlines efficiently.
- Ensured proper loading and unloading procedures were followed at each stop according to company policies.
- Attended regular safety meetings conducted by employers related to transportation industry trends.
- Maintained daily logbook records of hours worked, distance travelled, fuel consumption.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
Skills
- Vehicle operation
- Cargo securement
- Route planning
- Safety compliance
- Weight distribution
- Logbook maintenance
- Basic mechanical aptitude
- Load securing proficiency
- Professionalism and punctuality
- Safe driving practices
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Communication and teamwork
- Trailer coupling and uncoupling
- Strong work ethic
- Commercial driving
- Customer-oriented
- Time management
- Physical stamina and strength
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Equipment maintenance
Certification
- CSTS
- Confined Space Certification
- WHMIS
- TDG
- CSO
- First Aid
- H2S Alive
About me
- I am a very hard working individual looking for an opportunity with your company. I am dependable, reliable, a quick learner, adaptable and a great communicator. I am result oriented and client focused. I have an impeccable driving record and safety is number one for me.
Timeline
Class 1 Truck Driver
Donald Rigging Ltd
07.2023 - Current
Class 1 Driver
Alberta Processors Ltd
09.2015 - 07.2023
Class 1 Driver/Gravel Truck Driver
Mike Vail Trucking
09.2007 - 09.2010
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