Kourosh Haghighi
Aurora,ON
Summary
I have been a truck driver for 10 years. I have experience hauling dry vans and tankers. Proficient in operating Flatbed, Tandem and Tri-Axle trailers and tankers. Excellent sense of direction and capacity to work long hours in all weather conditions. Bringing a hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history in transportation positions. Proficient in loading, securing and unloading products with maximum efficiency. Well-organized and knowledgeable in meeting customer needs, coordinating paperwork and meeting company objectives.
A comprehensive grasp of truck mechanics, along with substantial experience in diagnosing and resolving fundamental mechanical issues with trucks, is possessed. Services rendered encompass tire replacement and puncture repair, radiator replacement, brake adjustment, brake pad replacement, light bulb replacement, airbag replacement, rectification of air and diesel leaks, and oil and filter changes.
I have also performed freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment such as forklifts, clamp trucks, pallet jacks hand trucks Veteran tractor-trailers, hauling both solid and liquid freight.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver
Bastan Bandar, Inc.
01.2016 - 08.2018
- Operate and drive primarily tractor-trailers, long-combination vehicles and straight-body trucks to transport goods and materials over long distances
- Plan trip logistics and obtain the required documentation to transport goods
- Performed pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection of vehicle systems, equipment and accessories such as tires, lights and turn signals, brakes and cold storage
- Ensured cargo is secured properly in accordance with safety requirements and follow safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods
- Obtained special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
- Recorded cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
- Administered bills of lading and manually or electronically maintained log books
Truck Driver
Hamoon Petroleum Products, Inc.
12.2013 - 10.2015
- Verified hazardous material product descriptions and determined any discrepancies in the paperwork
- Attended and participated in all driver safety meetings
- Inspected the truck for defects and safe operating conditions before, during and after trips.
- Completed basic maintenance such as minor repairs to keep the vehicle neat and running properly.
Truck Driver
Zagros Articulated Vehicle, Inc.
09.2012 - 11.2013
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed the configuration of equipment.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
Truck driver
Minab Homozgan, Inc.
05.2009 - 08.2012
- Obtained and maintained proper delivery authorization and pickup documentation.
- Submitted reports on the condition of the truck at the end of each trip.
- Transported freight from origin to destination in a safe and timely and safe manner.
- Track the temperature of the truck through the use of temperature gauges
- Rapid reaction needed to changes in temperature to protect freight
Loading and unloading of freight - Mapping of route logging of mileage, gas and trailer temperature during travel compliance with weight restrictions required during travel
Truck Driver
Golgohar Mine, Inc.
05.2008 - 04.2009
- Maneuvered trucks to correct locations for material drops, working with large equipment operators to correctly position loads for the best distribution
- Weighed in and out at scales for load ticketing and legal weight compliance
- Inspected truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water
- Hauled materials for road construction, large industrial use, construction and agriculture
Skills
- Clean CVOR
- AZ- Truck Driving Certificate, Manual Transmission
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate
- Operated tractor-trailer combination over 10 years
- Experience in performing daily pre-trip and safety inspections on equipment
- Load security
- Route Management
- Heavy haul expert
- Safe Driving Practices
- Strong Work Ethic
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Dependable and reliable
- Logistics Planning
- Inclement weather driving
- Vehicle inspection abilities
- Physical stamina and strength
- Defensive Driving Techniques
- Trailer Coupling and Uncoupling
Accomplishments
Continuously maintained an accident and incident-free driving record for more than 17 years.
Certification
- AZ Truck Driving Certificate - Manual Transmission, Durham Truck School - Feb 2024
- Class A Truck Driving Certificate, Iran, 2008
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate, Iran, 2008
Timeline
Truck Driver
Bastan Bandar, Inc.
01.2016 - 08.2018
Truck Driver
Hamoon Petroleum Products, Inc.
12.2013 - 10.2015
Truck Driver
Zagros Articulated Vehicle, Inc.
09.2012 - 11.2013
Truck driver
Minab Homozgan, Inc.
05.2009 - 08.2012
Truck Driver
Golgohar Mine, Inc.
05.2008 - 04.2009
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