Jon Byford
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Experienced Truck Driver offering solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about trucks and trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation and business needs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver
BUK Logistics
Vaughan, ON
01.2017 - 03.2023
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes.
Truck Driver
Westland Transportation
Mississauga, ON
09.2015 - 11.2016
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
TFC Express
Mississauga, ON
03.2000 - 06.2015
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Maintained vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations
- Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gordon Graydon Memorial Secondary School
Mississauga, ON06.1999
Skills
- Cargo Handling
- Tanker and Hazmat Endorsements
- Route Management
- Refrigerated Trailers Operation
- Clean MVR
- Dangerous Goods Transportation
- Safety and Emergency Equipment
- Tractor-Trailer Operation
- Problem Solving
- GPS Applications
- Time Management
Certification
- 7 Certificates acquired through Metro Truck Driving School
Timeline
Truck Driver
BUK Logistics
01.2017 - 03.2023
Truck Driver
Westland Transportation
09.2015 - 11.2016
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
TFC Express
03.2000 - 06.2015
High School Diploma -
Gordon Graydon Memorial Secondary School
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