Mike Gliddon
Harrow,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. Currently hold a valid Fast Card, Nexus card , TWIC card and passport.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
RyXpress
Stoney Creek, ON
05.2016 - Current
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process, generating daily logistics and productivity records.
- Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delay.
- Experienced with many types of equipment including flatbeds, lowboys, RGN , Step Decks , A-trains, B-trains, and many more.
- 5+ years of heavy haul permitted loads.Transporting anything from the major equipment makers and Ritchie Bros/ Iron planet locations.
Transportation Supervisor
Sysco Peterborough/ Sysco Toronto
Mississauga, ON
02.2013 - 05.2016
- Served as point of contact for customers and staff by applying customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Achieved and maintained compliance with MTO standards through accurate maintenance of driver, permit and equipment records.
- Worked remotely in various yards throughout Ontario
- Opened the Mississauga office 4am daily covering all routes consistently before 5:30am
- Dealing with any potential issues hourly to provide customers with the level of service they deserve
- Monitored daily operations and performed safety audits to check that drivers followed administrative policies and regulations.
Operations Manager/Health and Safety Officer
ABF ( Freeway Transportation )
Brampton, ON
05.2007 - 02.2013
- Identified opportunities to remove hazards from workplace and developed programs and processes to mitigate such workplace hazards.
- Delivered training for personnel in areas of safety, accident prevention and other matters related to implementing safety procedures in facilities.
- Inspected facilities and job sites to identify and correct potential hazards and verify safety and regulation compliance.
- Promoted safety awareness through internal memoranda, newsletters, intranet and specific training programs.
- Conducted post-accident investigation and prepared reports to identify possible accident causes and hazards.
- Developed programs to reduce work-related illnesses and injuries to improve operational productivity.
- Guided, wrote, revised and developed various site health and safety management programs.
- Reviewed safety legislation to determine necessary changes in safety requirements.
- Completed routine and incident-related documentation.
- Investigated reported and identified compliance issues against accepted standards.
- Hired and trained all new drivers and warehouse staff.
- Weekly , monthly and yearly reviews of all warehouse and driver staff.
Assistant Transportation Manager
Central Transportation Inc.
Hamilton, ON
03.2006 - 04.2007
- Reported maintenance and repair needs for transportation vehicles and equipment.
- Tracked orders using functional systems and coordinated with warehouse workers to ensure proper storage and distribution of products.
- Managed day-to-day shipping and receiving, typically overseeing more than 200 shipment
- Managed all custom paperwork and ACI/ACE clearance
- Direct reporting of 30 drivers.
- Dispatch and track all drivers ensuring production and on time numbers were met
- Identified opportunities to reduce cost and improve productivity.
Operations Supervisor
XTL Transport
Etobicoke , ON
02.1996 - 01.2006
- Sourced, distributed and monitored usage of equipment required to achieve transportation operational goals in line with financial targets.
- Spearheaded awards program for drivers in order to boost safety and promote optimal practices.
- Maximized workplace safety for all personnel by promoting culture of safety with well-engaged and satisfied employees.
- Direct report of 2 planners and 4 driver managers. Indirectly managed over 300 teamster drivers.
- Worked closely with customer service to ensure customer satisfaction.
Education
CCLP - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
CITT
04.2006
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Oakville, ON04.1995
High School Diploma -
Milton District High School
Milton, ON06.1992
Skills
- Coordination
- Compliance standards
- Transportation solution development
- Fleet management
- Fleet dispatching
- Vehicle inspections
- Transport license
- Team management
- Good work ethic
- Computer skills
- Flexible schedule
- Customs Compliance
- Logistics and Supply Chain Software
- Logistics Planning
- Onboarding and Training
- Schedule Management
Licenses and credentials
- AZ license
- Fast Card
- Nexus card
- TWIC card
Timeline
Truck Driver
RyXpress
05.2016 - Current
Transportation Supervisor
Sysco Peterborough/ Sysco Toronto
02.2013 - 05.2016
Operations Manager/Health and Safety Officer
ABF ( Freeway Transportation )
05.2007 - 02.2013
Assistant Transportation Manager
Central Transportation Inc.
03.2006 - 04.2007
Operations Supervisor
XTL Transport
02.1996 - 01.2006
CCLP - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
CITT
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
High School Diploma -
Milton District High School