Rohith Unnikrishnan
Winnipeg,Manitoba
Summary
Reliable and safety-focused professional with hands-on experience operating Automatic/ Standard 5-ton trucks, pickup trucks, flatbed trailers, semi-truck and trailer, and shunt trucks in industrial and agricultural environments. Holds a valid class 1F license with Air Brake endorsement (A) and clean driving record. Experience driving on cities of Manitoba roads for 5+ years. Demonstrating strong knowledge of heavy vehicle operations, vehicle maintenance, load securement and safe transportation. Committed to on-time deliveries, equipment care and maintaining a high standard of professionalism on and off the road.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Long Haul Truck Driver
Golden Temple logistics
Winnipeg, Manitoba
09.2025 - 03.2026
- Operated commercial trucks for long-distance and local deliveries, Covering diverse distance efficiently.
- Ensured timely pickup and delivery of goods while maintaining strict schedules.
- Perform pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety.
- Maintained accurate logs, mileage records and delivery documentation.
Secured loads properly to prevent damage during transit . - Followed all traffic laws and safety regulations to maintain a clean driving record.
- Communicated with dispatch for route updates, delays, and delivery confirmations.
- Handled customer interaction professionally during pickups and drop-offs.
Flatbed delivery driver
K-Hart Industries
Oak bluff, MB
10.2023 - 08.2025
- Safely couple and uncouple 41 foot flatbed trailer from pickup truck, ensuring proper connection of hitch, safety chains, electrical wiring and brake controller, and perform a tug test (brake performance test) to verify secure attachment before transit.
- Safely transport large and heavy equipment parts called as disc openers from warehouse in Oak Bluff, MB to assembling factory in Winkler, MB.
- Load the flat bed trailer by operating off-road forklift. Use chains, straps, tarps, binders and edge protectors to secure the load on flatbed trailer.
- Verify the load meet legal height, width and weight limits. Perform load checks at regular intervals to ensure nothing has shifted and the straps are tight and secure.
- Plan efficient and safe routes, avoiding low bridges, weight-restricted roads, or difficult terrain. Adjust routes in case of weather changes or road closures.
- Coordinate drop-off appointments, complete and maintain trip logs, bill of lading, delivery receipts, and pre-trip inspection forms.
- Wear required PPE (high-visibility vest, steel-toed boots, gloves and hard hats when needed). Use extra caution around yards and farm fields.
Shunt Driver
Colorad Packaging Ltd
Winnipeg, MB
05.2021 - 10.2023
- Conduct Pre-Trip, En-Route and Post-Trip inspection daily and record every minor and major defects on the 5 Ton Truck. Immediately report major mechanical issues and arrange towing service to transport the Truck to service centre.
- Maintain the Truck clean by regular pressure washing and vacuuming, also perform some basic mechanical activities like fluid level top-ups, engine oil and filter replacement, battery maintenance and ensure safety equipments (fire extinguisher, triangles, first aid kits) are present and accessible.
- Position and park the 5 Ton truck efficiently between loading docks, warehouses and yards for pick-up/ drop-off of the load.
- Operate forklift, pallet jack or hydraulic lifts for loading heavy pallets to the Truck and ensure proper weight distribution is maintained on each axle of the truck, also confirming the loads are secured with straps or pallets as required.
- Maintain accurate logs of vehicle movement and product transfer, submit reports of any damaged goods or delays.
- Communicate with dispatchers and dock personnel, follow loading/unloading schedules to maintain workflow efficiency.
Education
M.E.L.T
National Truck Training Centre
Winnipeg, MB06-2025
Aerospace Engineering manufacturing technician -
Confederation College
Thunder Bay, Ontario01-2021
Skills
- Inspection and maintenance
- Navigation and route planning
- Documentation and compliance
- Communication and team work
- Safety awareness
- Problem solving and time management
Certification
- Aerospace manufacturing technician
- M.E.L.T certified
- CLASS 1F with Air brake endorsement
- WHMIS training certificate
- First Aid, CPR and AED
- Forklift, Power jack and overhead crane operations trained.
Timeline
Long Haul Truck Driver
Golden Temple logistics
09.2025 - 03.2026
Flatbed delivery driver
K-Hart Industries
10.2023 - 08.2025
Shunt Driver
Colorad Packaging Ltd
05.2021 - 10.2023
M.E.L.T
National Truck Training Centre
Aerospace Engineering manufacturing technician -
Confederation College