Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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J. Robert Deforest

Smiths Falls

Summary

Professional driver skilled in route planning and safe driving practices. Known for reliability, adaptability, and strong emphasis on team collaboration. Expertise in vehicle maintenance, logistics coordination, and ensuring timely deliveries. Consistently achieves results through effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

DZ Roll-Off Lead Driver and Trainer

CFT Recycling
11.2021 - 09.2025
  • Conducted thorough pre-and post-trip inspections on truck daily, identify any potential issues and report any mechanical issues to mechanics, dispatch and supervisor to ensure safe operation of the vehicle.
  • Oversaw daily vehicle operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
  • Coordinated delivery schedules to optimize efficiency and meet deadlines.
  • Provided training on safe driving techniques and company policies to new hires.
  • Educated and trained new drivers on required paperwork, route optimization, and safe operation of vehicles for collection, transport, disposal of recycling and customer service standards to enhance delivery efficiency.
  • Mobile phone used to communicate performance improvement plans with dispatch, management based on feedback from customers.
  • Implemented route optimization strategies, reducing fuel costs and improving delivery times.
  • Updated and maintained accurate logs of driving hours, tracking documents, and deliveries according to schedule.
  • Resolved customer delivery issues promptly, maintaining high satisfaction levels.
  • Deliver, relocate, swap and empty roll-off bins at customer sites.
  • Secure all loads in compliance with MTO regulations, company procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Effectively managed time-sensitive deliveries, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance to client satisfaction.
  • Handled complex logistical challenges in high-pressure situations while maintaining professionalism under tight deadlines.
  • Maintained a clean driving record, adhering to safety regulations and company policies.
  • Served as an ambassador for the company brand during interactions with customers, vendors, and members of the public while on the road.
  • Enhanced delivery efficiency by optimizing routes and implementing GPS tracking systems.
  • Drove safely in various weather and road conditions to avoid accidents.
  • Physically fit and capable of working outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Able to pass a criminal background check easily for high security clearance.

Truck Driver

Roslin Enterprises Inc.
09.2019 - 11.2021
  • Perform pre-trips, post-trips inspections and general housekeeping on truck daily basis and report any mechanical issues to the mechanic.
  • Advise Dispatch and Utility Operator on the proper equipment needed on the truck to complete the job (hoses, fittings, etc.).
  • Works independently and demonstrate a strong customer service focus.
  • Mobile phone used to communicate with dispatch, management and customers.
  • Ability to drive, lift and operate heavy tools and equipment.
  • Clean and efficiently collects used cooking oil from collection tanks and grease traps in the Restaurant and Foodservice Industry throughout Ontario.
  • Make sure that each In-ground and Above ground grease trap are serviced and thoroughly cleaned leaving them in a safe and aesthetic state.
  • Deliver, pick-up and switchout indoor and outdoor holding tanks operating a 42' Flatbed truck with a boom.
  • Liquid transfer of material from one vessel to another.

DZ Delivery Truck Driver

Erb Transport Inc.
08.2018 - 09.2019
  • Start times vary between 3am - 9am.
  • Running area designated from terminal is up to 14 hours a shift.
  • LTL deliveries and pick-ups are done with Refrigerated Trucks throughout Ontario, consisting of 50% hand bombing and dock or ramp transfers.
  • Responsible for monitoring refrigeration levels to ensure that the cargo will not spoil in transit.
  • Works safely and makes safety a priority above all else.

Dump Box Feed Truck Driver

Burgessville Grain and Feed Inc
02.2018 - 08.2018
  • Operated Auger/Blower style dump body truck.
  • Picked up and delivered protein mixes, grains, feed ingredients to dairy, swine, beef and poultry farms across Ontario.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with bulk feeds, skid lots of bags, totes and scaled own truck loads.
  • Repaired minor issues with truck.
  • Customers would call in on a continuous basis asking specifically Rob to deliver their feed the their farms due to the quality of service they received from myself.

DZ Truck Driver

Road Runner Prime Logistics Inc
09.2017 - 02.2018
  • Carefully executed specialized transportation requests with fast turnaround times.
  • To optimize the safety of loads, they were strapped and chained properly while loading for Flat bed and Curtain side Trucks.
  • Strong knowledge of areas and traffic patterns in order to run or take a detour to deliver loads.
  • Materials that were hauled on a regular basis were Heavy Machinery, Coils, Transformers, Tool & Die, Solar Panels and Metal Parts.

DZ Roll-off Truck Driver/Trainer

Waste Container Services Inc
11.2014 - 07.2017
  • Educated and trained new Drivers on daily required paperwork, procedures for proper truck inspections, defensive driving and safe operation of vehicles for collection, transport, disposal of solid waste and recycling.
  • Performed road tests and evaluated drivers' talent.
  • Mentored New Company Drivers through their early career stage to manage their schedules, help plan their routes, work effectively with Managers, Dispatchers, and provide Customers Satisfaction.
  • Performed and completed regular Roll-off duties when not training new drivers.

DZ Roll-off Truck Driver

Metro Waste Paper Recovery Inc.
07.1991 - 11.2014
  • Excellent spatial skills to position vehicle and bins effectively.
  • Delivered, removed and exchanged compactors, combo units, open top bins and machinery in the commercial and industrial sectors.
  • Picked-up and hauled waste and recycling materials implementing safety and security of cargo by using chains, ratchet straps, bungee cords and tarps when required.
  • Dumped contents at designated Transfer Stations or Landfills.
  • Worked effectively with little to no supervision.

Education

Skilled Tade Certificate - Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Roslin Enterprises Inc.
Woodstock, ON
09.2019

Skilled Trade Certificate - Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Erb Transport Ltd.
New Hamburg, ON
08.2018

Skilled Trade Certificate - Defensive Driving Course

Cascades Rcovery Inc.
Scarborough, ON
11.2014

Skilled Trade Certificate - Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Cascades Recovery Inc.
Scarborough, ON
11.2014

High School Diploma -

Downsview Secondary School
Toronto, ON
06-1981

Dangerous Goods By Ground

CFT Recycling - Work Site
Stittsville, ON
02-2023

WHIMIS

CFT Recycling
Stittsville, ON
11-2021

Skills

  • Pre-trip and Post-trip Inspections
  • Vehicle Maintenance Knowledge
  • Safety Regulation Compliance
  • Log Book Management
  • Electronic Log Book
  • Roll-Off Truck
  • Rear-Pack Truck
  • Flat Bed Truck
  • Reefer Truck
  • Straight Truck
  • Heavy Equipment and Machinery
  • Load Securing Proficiency
  • Defensive Driving
  • Accident Prevention Strategies
  • Waste & Recycling
  • WHIMIS
  • Transportation of Dangerous Goods
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Reliability
  • Excellent Communication
  • Adaptable Decision-making
  • GPS and Route Planning Expertise
  • Organizational Skills
  • Flexibility
  • Professionalism and Punctuality
  • Driver Training
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Timeline

DZ Roll-Off Lead Driver and Trainer

CFT Recycling
11.2021 - 09.2025

Truck Driver

Roslin Enterprises Inc.
09.2019 - 11.2021

DZ Delivery Truck Driver

Erb Transport Inc.
08.2018 - 09.2019

Dump Box Feed Truck Driver

Burgessville Grain and Feed Inc
02.2018 - 08.2018

DZ Truck Driver

Road Runner Prime Logistics Inc
09.2017 - 02.2018

DZ Roll-off Truck Driver/Trainer

Waste Container Services Inc
11.2014 - 07.2017

DZ Roll-off Truck Driver

Metro Waste Paper Recovery Inc.
07.1991 - 11.2014

Skilled Tade Certificate - Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Roslin Enterprises Inc.

Skilled Trade Certificate - Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Erb Transport Ltd.

Skilled Trade Certificate - Defensive Driving Course

Cascades Rcovery Inc.

Skilled Trade Certificate - Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Cascades Recovery Inc.

High School Diploma -

Downsview Secondary School

Dangerous Goods By Ground

CFT Recycling - Work Site

WHIMIS

CFT Recycling

Additional Information

  • 40 years DZ Truck Driving experience.
  • Drove and operated a Dump Box Feed Truck, Flat Bed, Curtain side Truck, Refrigerated Straight Truck, Roll-off Truck, Rear-pack Truck, Dump Truck and Tow truck.
  • Vast Driving Knowledge of Ontario.
  • Successfully operates trucks over a wide variety of terrain.
  • Practices defensive driving techniques at all times to maintain an excellent record.
  • Navigates through congested communities and confined tight areas in the city and suburban locations.
  • Transported expedited loads to and from the United States for Magna International.
  • Accustom to working in high-stress, loud noise, dusty environments and performing physically demanding tasks.

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