Khalid Bajwa
Mississauga
Summary
Enthusiastic, energetic, and service-oriented trucking and transport professional offering over 15 years of experience driving cargo in various industries seeking to utilize diversified skills in a company with personal and professional growth opportunities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Driver
CJR Wholesale Grocers
11.2023 - Current
- Logging 150+ accident-free KM daily delivering goods for clients around GTA
- Improving customer satisfaction by maintaining punctuality and adhering to strict delivery schedules, sustaining excellent client relations.
- Helping recruit and train 5 new drivers, including instructions in routine vehicle maintenance
- Maintaining safe driving records, adhering to traffic regulations and enforcing safety procedures
- Safely load and unloaded equipment, following load limits and ensure proper securing of loads
- Supported training initiatives for new drivers by offering guidance on best practices for safety procedures.
Shunt Operator
TransX Group of Companies
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Operated trailers and check equipment on-site in yard, and verifying contents
- Inspected fuel level of equipment (trailers, including reefers) in yard
- Recorded identification numbers of equipment in yard
- Verified paperwork for all loads in yard and that set temperatures are accurate, reporting any discrepancies to onsite supervisor
- Updated spreadsheets in computer system to accurately reflect incoming/outgoing loads
- Conducted new shunt driver training
- Maintained hazard-free and safe work zone
- Worked closely with dispatchers, operations clerks, and management teams to support all yard-related issues.
Driver and Shunt Operator
Freedom Transportation
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Operate shunt truck while placing and removing trailers from loading docks of warehouse
- Ensure accuracy of parts in proper trailer as well as matching correct trailer to assigned dock location
- Follow daily assigned schedule for trailer placement
- Inspect shunt truck daily and maintain safe and hazard-free yard and facility
- Provide training to new shunt operators
- Combination of walking, climbing, sitting, lifting, and in/out of vehicle in all weather conditions
- Adhere to safety regulations at all times.
Owner-Operator
Scotlynn Commodities Inc
09.2020 - 10.2021
- Transported cargo to and from specified locations as instructed by company dispatchers
- Strategically planned travel routes to ensure that all deliveries are completed on time
- Performed inspections of designated truck before and after each delivery to ensure that it is mechanically sound
- Maintained logbook with accurate amount of number of hours worked, rest periods, and mileage covered
- Supervised safe loading and unloading of cargo.
Owner-Operator
Wallace Transport
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Operated tractor-trailer short haul to transport cargo to designated locations
- Reviewed dispatchers' instructions before deliveries to prevent any errors or miscommunications
- Submitted cargo documents to customers and obtained customer signatures to confirm receipt of correct cargo
- Promptly informed management of any mechanical issues that render designated truck not drivable
- Coordinated daily delivery schedules based on customer schedules, peak delivery times, and alternate routes.
Owner-operator/Operations Manager
Rogue Transport
10.2017 - 07.2020
- Provided exceptional service to build and maintain quality customer relationships and maximize client satisfaction
- Assessed and trained personnel for cross-functional operations Operated tractor-trailer throughout Greater Toronto Area and Long-haul transferring health-care and general freight
- Ensured timely delivery of all goods while preserving the quality of freights
- Pre and post-trip inspections and plan travel routes in accordance with DOT guidelines
- Evaluated operational records and made scheduling adjustments to maximize efficiency
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
Shunt Operator
Canadian Tire
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Movement of trailers in and out of dock doors while always focusing on safety and quality
- Maintained routine communication with dispatch/yard control
- Inspected trucks on daily basis
- Loaded and unloaded trailers with mechanical freight handling equipment
- Responsible for refueling trucks prior to shift
- Performed miscellaneous duties as assigned within department.
Shunt Operator
Translogic Express Dedicated
02.2013 - 10.2016
- Served outside clients to drop off and pick up trailers from given locations
- Picked up & delivered freight in a timely and efficient manner, also transferred freight between terminal locations in order to contribute to the smooth operation
- Monitored yard and maintained it free of obstacles to prevent unnecessary accidents.
Truck Operator
Farrex Freight Systems
07.2012 - 02.2013
- Assisted customers upon delivery with any demonstrate exceptional customer service skills
- Delivered products to various locations and vendors
- Planned daily delivery routes.
Education
B.A Philosophy and Health Education -
Government College
Pakistan06.2003
Skills
- Route Determination
- Service skills
- Customer Oriented
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Emergency Maintenance
- Supervision and Training
- Strong Communicator
- Critical thinking
- Efficient planner
- Equipment Operation
- Safety Management
Certification
- Commercial Driver's License (Class CZ)
- Air Brake Certified
Languages
English
Urdu
Punjabi
Timeline
Driver
CJR Wholesale Grocers
11.2023 - Current
Shunt Operator
TransX Group of Companies
06.2023 - 11.2023
Driver and Shunt Operator
Freedom Transportation
11.2021 - 04.2023
Owner-Operator
Wallace Transport
12.2020 - 01.2021
Owner-Operator
Scotlynn Commodities Inc
09.2020 - 10.2021
Owner-operator/Operations Manager
Rogue Transport
10.2017 - 07.2020
Shunt Operator
Canadian Tire
10.2016 - 10.2017
Shunt Operator
Translogic Express Dedicated
02.2013 - 10.2016
Truck Operator
Farrex Freight Systems
07.2012 - 02.2013
B.A Philosophy and Health Education -
Government College
- Commercial Driver's License (Class CZ)
- Air Brake Certified
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