Pankaj Thaper
TORONTO
Summary
Skilled truck driver with extensive experience in operating heavy-duty vehicles, load security, and vehicle inspections to ensure safe and timely deliveries. Proficient in route optimization, regulatory compliance, and accurate record keeping to enhance operational efficiency and reduce transit delays. Focused on leveraging expertise to improve logistics reliability and support continuous transportation excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
AZ Truck Driver
Olympia Tile
03.2025 - Current
- Operate heavy-duty trucks to transport goods safely and efficiently, ensuring timely delivery and minimizing transit delays.
- Inspect vehicles before and after trips to identify mechanical issues, maintaining compliance with safety regulations and reducing breakdowns.
- Coordinate route plans with dispatch to optimize fuel consumption and improve overall delivery efficiency.
- Load and secure cargo properly to prevent damage during transit, preserving product quality upon arrival.
- Maintain accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle inspections to support regulatory compliance and operational transparency.
- Inspected loading and unloading procedures to ensure cargo integrity, reducing damage claims and improving client trust in delivery reliability.
AZ Truck Driver
Kohar Trucking ltd
11.2020 - 10.2024
- Operate heavy trucks to transport goods safely across designated routes, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with transportation regulations.
- Inspect vehicles before and after trips to identify mechanical issues, maintaining vehicle reliability and minimizing downtime during operations.
- Load and secure cargo according to safety standards, preventing damage and ensuring product integrity throughout trip.
- Communicate effectively with dispatch and clients to coordinate pickup and drop-off times, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
- Loaded and secured cargo using straps and tarps for safe transport.
- Maintained accurate logbooks for hours of service and vehicle maintenance.
- Assisted in training new drivers on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Managed paperwork for shipments, ensuring proper documentation was completed.
- Adhered to traffic laws and regulations while driving in diverse conditions.
Delivery Driver
Amazon Delivery Driver
Hamilton, ON
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Delivered packages efficiently across designated routes.
- Inspected vehicles for safety and compliance before shifts.
- Adhered to all traffic laws and safety regulations while driving.
- Ensured customer satisfaction through professional interactions.
- Drove safely in all weather conditions including rain, snow, sleet, ice.
- Navigated routes with relevant map programs and GPS systems.
Education
Post Graduation Certificate - Global Business Management
Mohawk College
Hamilton, ONBachelor of Commerce - Commerce
D.A.V. College
Jalandhar, PBSkills
- Manual Transmission Expert
- B- Train Experience
- Step Deck Experience
- Double drop deck (lowboy)
- Extendable flatbed
- Operate E-log Advanced
- Record Keeping Advanced
- Microsoft Word Advanced
- 4-year Flat-Bed Experience Expert
- Vehicle Maintenance Expert
- Forklift License Advanced
Languages
- English
- Punjabi
Timeline
AZ Truck Driver
Olympia Tile
03.2025 - Current
AZ Truck Driver
Kohar Trucking ltd
11.2020 - 10.2024
Delivery Driver
Amazon Delivery Driver
04.2019 - 10.2020
Post Graduation Certificate - Global Business Management
Mohawk College
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
D.A.V. College