Steven Connolly
HAMILTON
Summary
Experienced Truck Driver offering solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about trucks and trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation, and business needs.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
AZ Driver
Purolator Courier
Etobicoke
06.1997 - Current
- Coordinated daily pickups and deliveries for 30 years, ensuring on-time arrivals and willingness to work additional hours on Sundays.
- Operated commercial vehicles to deliver packages across designated routes.
- Maintained accurate logs of vehicle inspections and maintenance records.
- Communicated with dispatch to coordinate delivery schedules and route adjustments.
- Adhered to safety regulations and company policies during all driving activities.
- Assisted in loading and unloading freight to ensure secure transport.
- Delivered exceptional customer service during package drop-offs and pickups, fostering positive relationships with clients.
- Monitored traffic conditions and adjusted routes for efficient deliveries.
- 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.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to coordinate delivery times.
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Operated manual and mechanical equipment safely to minimize injury and accident risks.
- Determined optimal routes based on GPS application information and knowledge of local routes.
- Verified loads against shipping papers to ensure accuracy.
- Loaded and unloaded vehicles at distribution center and delivery address.
- Presented order bills and collected payments for deliveries.
- Streamlined project completion by effectively multi-tasking operations on heavy equipment and trucks.
- Wrote receipts for loads picked up and collected payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges.
- Reported delays and accidents to stations using telephones or two-way radios.
- Managed accurate recordkeeping by distributing invoices, collecting payments and updating logs.
Education
Oakville High
Oakville, ONSkills
- Freight handling
- Route optimization
- Log tracking
- Vehicle inspection
Timeline
AZ Driver
Purolator Courier
06.1997 - Current
Oakville High