Pritpal Singh Joia
Brampton,ON
Summary
Dedicated Long Haul Truck Driver with extensive experience at Nexus Freightlines, excelling in safety compliance and route planning. Proven track record of timely deliveries and exceptional customer service. Skilled in preventive maintenance and vehicle inspection, ensuring optimal performance and reliability on the road. Committed to maintaining high standards in cargo management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Long Haul Truck Driver
Nexus Freightlines
Brampton, Ontario
08.2022 - Current
- Ensured compliance with applicable safety regulations and laws while operating long haul trucks.
- Recorded cargo information accurately on manifests prior to departure from terminal.
- Analyzed road conditions such as weather forecasts and rush hour traffic patterns when planning routes.
- Performed preventive maintenance on truck such as checking oil levels, tire pressure, brakes, lights.
- Completed necessary paperwork after every delivery including inspection reports.
- Responded quickly to customer inquiries regarding delivery status updates.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues before each trip.
- Navigated unfamiliar routes using GPS systems and maps to ensure timely deliveries.
- Maintained daily logs of vehicle operations, documenting delivery information, pick-up times, traffic delays, and rest periods.
- Provided customer service to clients by delivering goods in a timely manner.
- Reported any accidents or incidents to dispatch immediately upon occurrence.
- Loaded and unloaded freight from the truck in a safe and efficient manner.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
Long Haul Truck Driver
Iron Claw Trucking
Brampton, Ontario
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Ensured compliance with applicable safety regulations and laws while operating long haul trucks.
- Performed preventive maintenance on truck such as checking oil levels, tire pressure, brakes, lights.
- Provided customer service to clients by delivering goods in a timely manner.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of the truck's exterior and interior cab components including tires, wheels, mirrors, gauges.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers regarding route changes or unanticipated delays.
- Loaded and unloaded freight from the truck in a safe and efficient manner.
Long Haul Truck Driver
North American Flatdeck
Milton, Ontario
09.2019 - 02.2022
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues before each trip.
- Ensured compliance with applicable safety regulations and laws while operating long haul trucks.
- Followed appropriate securement methods when loading cargo onto trailers according to DOT standards.
- Loaded flatbed truck with cargo for delivery.
- Secured loads by using chains, straps, blocks or other appropriate methods as needed.
- Maintained accurate logbook of hours worked, mileage, fuel usage and rest breaks.
- Drove long distances in all weather conditions while obeying speed limits.
Turn Pike Long Haul Driver
Transx Group of Companies
Calgary, Alberta
02.2017 - 08.2019
- Adhered to all company policies and procedures related to long haul truck driving duties.
- Analyzed road conditions such as weather forecasts and rush hour traffic patterns when planning routes.
- Performed preventive maintenance on truck such as checking oil levels, tire pressure, brakes, lights.
- Loaded and unloaded freight from the truck in a safe and efficient manner.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Notified customers of potential late deliveries, resulting in decrease in calls to company support line.
Education
Master of International Business Management -
Cambrian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Greater Sudbury, None08-2015
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Route planning
- Preventive maintenance
- Vehicle inspection
- Customer service
- Cargo management
Languages
English
Professional
Hindi
Professional
Punjabi
Professional
Timeline
Long Haul Truck Driver
Nexus Freightlines
08.2022 - Current
Long Haul Truck Driver
Iron Claw Trucking
02.2022 - 08.2022
Long Haul Truck Driver
North American Flatdeck
09.2019 - 02.2022
Turn Pike Long Haul Driver
Transx Group of Companies
02.2017 - 08.2019
Master of International Business Management -
Cambrian College of Applied Arts And Technology
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