Robert STREMLER
Brantford,ON
Summary
Expert Driver with background operating loading equipment and managing loads. Record of success in meeting delivery schedules and satisfying clients. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adapt at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Pepisco Foods
Cambridge, Ontario
08.2022 - Current
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting hazardous materials when applicable.
- Provided customer service by responding to inquiries about services offered or directions to destination locations.
- Managed personal driving time according to Hours of Service regulations.
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Contributed ideas for improving operational efficiency during team meetings or one-on-one conversations with supervisors.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Reported all accidents or violations to management immediately upon occurrence.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
Truck Driver
Martin Farming
Paris, Ontario
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Maintained farm equipment such as tractors, plows, harvesters and other tools.
- Transported harvested products to packing sheds using tractor-trailers or wagons.
- Assisted in planting, cultivating, and irrigating crops.
- Maintained and repaired farming equipment to provide consistent usability, prime operational condition, and alleviate downtime.
- Also operated excavator and rock truck on farm when required for clearing fence lines and such
Truck Driver
Becker Brothers
Kitchener, Ontario
08.2018 - 10.2021
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Assisted in the loading, unloading, and securing of freight onto trailers.
- load and secure various oversized equipment such as excavators, rock trucks,doozers, graders, cranes and such
- Contributed ideas for improving operational efficiency during team meetings or one-on-one conversations with supervisors.
- Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating a CMV.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning alcohol use while operating a commercial motor vehicle.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Provided customer service by responding to inquiries about services offered or directions to destination locations.
- Managed personal driving time according to Hours of Service regulations.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
Truck Driver
Canada Cartage
Mississauga, Ontario
07.2006 - 07.2018
- Provided customer service by responding to inquiries about services offered or directions to destination locations.
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Operated truck mounted crane to unload glass
- Operated moffet for self unloading of various materials
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning alcohol use while operating a commercial motor vehicle.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations including inclement weather conditions or traffic delays while remaining calm under pressure.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
- Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
- Responded quickly to customer complaints and gathered pertinent information to make educated decisions for remediation.
Truck Driver
CRH
Cambridge, Ontario
06.2004 - 07.2006
- Was responsible for properly loading and secure various overwidth and over length loads
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning alcohol use while operating a commercial motor vehicle.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Reported all accidents or violations to management immediately upon occurrence.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Provided customer service by responding to inquiries about services offered or directions to destination locations.
- Managed personal driving time according to Hours of Service regulations.
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
- Managed unexpected emergencies and route changes with calm and professionalism.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brantford Collegiate Institute And Vocational School
Brantford, ON06-1988
Skills
- Equipment Operation
- Route Management
- Delivery Scheduling
- Load security
- Safe Driving
- Materials Transport
- Efficient trip planner
- Dependable and reliable
- Customer-Oriented
- Inclement weather driving
- Courteous and polite demeanor
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Problem-solving capabilities
- Load securing proficiency
- Tractor-Trailer Operation
- Trailer Coupling and Uncoupling
- Truck Weighing
- Flatbed Trailers
- Cargo Security
- Flatbed experience
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Truck Driver
Pepisco Foods
08.2022 - Current
Truck Driver
Martin Farming
10.2021 - 08.2022
Truck Driver
Becker Brothers
08.2018 - 10.2021
Truck Driver
Canada Cartage
07.2006 - 07.2018
Truck Driver
CRH
06.2004 - 07.2006
High School Diploma -
Brantford Collegiate Institute And Vocational School
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