BALJIT SINGH NIJJAR
Surrey
Summary
Seeking a secure and better position as a truck driver in a reputed organization that can assist me in my career growth and enhance my driving skills and abilities. Wishing to be an important part of an established company and prove as a worthy asset for it.
Professional truck driving expert with extensive experience in managing transportation operations and ensuring timely deliveries. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and consistently achieving results through efficient route planning and vehicle maintenance. Reliable and adaptable, skilled in logistics coordination and safety compliance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
2301070 ALBERTA LTD
06.2020 - 12.2024
- Handled the general and special security clearance procedures and looked after the product quality before transportation
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Communicated with various staff members and other clients regarding the shipment of materials, delay in the delivery of ordered products, minor road accidents, etc
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Maintained proper documentation and associated delivery paperwork including freight bills, log books, load sheets, reports, etc
- Managed financial aspects of business operations including budgeting, expense tracking, invoice processing, and tax filing.
- Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
Long Haul Owner Operator
GPS Transport
01.2017 - 04.2020
- Instructed other long haul drivers about organizational safety and security procedures, guided them about product handling, and established better professional relationships with other clients
- Inspected the loading and unloading of ordered goods and materials and cross checked the products when delivered to their respective clients
- Planned the travel schedules as per the priority of the ordered goods and decided about safe transportation routes for the safe delivery of materials
- Inspected the condition of the vehicles and checked the tire pressure, fuel mileage, and other electrical and associated safety gears before the departure of delivery vehicles
Long Haul Owner Operator
Stryder Transportation
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Focused on ensuring on-time delivery within specified timeframes; assist with load / unload process and promote customer loyalty and retention
- Solid track record achieving efficient, cost-effective transportation operations of goods and hazardous materials while maintaining compliance with federal, regulations
- In-depth knowledge of specialized transportation equipment, including reefers
- Obeyed traffic laws, and fallowed established traffic and transportation procedures
Education
Class 1 Professional Driver -
ICBC
Surrey09.2013
Air Brake Certificate -
Can-US Driving School
Surrey, BC08.2013
Diploma -
Frank Hurt Secondary
Surrey, BC01.2006
Skills
- DOT compliance
- Professionalism and strong work ethic
- Logbook management
- GPS navigation systems
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Attention to detail
- Vehicle inspections
- Dispatch communication
Awards And Acknowledgements
- Praised for safely and skillfully handling the long distance transportation of goods and materials within the specified time limit.
- Awarded for handling the maintenance of heavy trailers, unloading the cargo to their destinations safely, and maintaining the priority of assignments.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Punjabi
Full Professional
Timeline
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
2301070 ALBERTA LTD
06.2020 - 12.2024
Long Haul Owner Operator
GPS Transport
01.2017 - 04.2020
Long Haul Owner Operator
Stryder Transportation
01.2014 - 12.2017
Class 1 Professional Driver -
ICBC
Air Brake Certificate -
Can-US Driving School
Diploma -
Frank Hurt Secondary
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