Steve Folden
Melfort,SK
Summary
Accomplished truck driver with a clean MVR and a strong work ethic, honed at Folden Construction. Expert in load security and route planning, consistently ensuring on-time deliveries while enhancing safety standards. Proven ability to maintain vehicle performance and foster relationships with dispatchers, contributing to a cohesive team environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver
Folden Construction
11.2013 - Current
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Developed strong relationships with dispatchers, ensuring optimal job assignments based on skillset and geographical familiarity.
- Optimized vehicle performance by diligently monitoring and addressing any maintenance issues, prolonging the truck''s lifespan and reducing costly repairs.
- Assisted in training new drivers on company procedures, resulting in a more cohesive team dynamic among truck driver staff.
- Hauled anhydrous for over 10 years
- Load and spread gravel for multiple RM’s
- Run crusher
Oil Hauler
Ken Sexsmith
04.2011 - 10.2013
- Maintained detailed records of all completed jobs, including mileage, materials hauled, and delivery locations.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by providing reliable service that consistently met their needs.
- Supported warehouse operations by organizing materials, preparing shipments, and assisting with inventory management when needed.
- Represented company using professional demeanor in interactions.
- Improved safety standards with regular vehicle maintenance checks and adherence to company protocols.
- Ensured compliance with weight restrictions by accurately weighing loads before transport.
- Adhered to strict federal regulations regarding hours of service logs, ensuring compliance with industry standards and legal requirements.
- Safely navigated various road conditions while adhering to traffic laws and regulations at all times during transportation of goods.
- Collaborated with dispatch team to ensure accurate scheduling and timely arrivals at pickup locations.
- Streamlined loading processes for faster turnaround times between hauls.
- Updated management on potential issues or delays during hauls, allowing for quick resolution of problems.
- Utilized GPS technology to optimize navigation routes, saving time on each job.
- Picked up Type products from Location and delivered to clients around Location.
- Minimized downtime between jobs by effectively managing time spent at pickup and drop-off locations, as well as during breaks or layovers.
- Hooked tow trucks to trailer hitches and fastened attachments with hitchpins.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe driving practices
- Dependable and reliable
- Attention to detail
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Long-haul driving
- Load security
- Route planning
- Vehicle maintenance
- Inclement weather driving
- Decision-making
- Route management
- Equipment operation
- Materials transport
- Basic computer literacy
- Accurate record keeping
- Clean MVR
- Hazardous materials handling
- Heavy lifting
- Adherence to regulations
- Cargo handling
- Heavy haul expert
- Logbook management
- Loading and unloading
- Equipment maintenance
- Air brake certification
- Equipment operator such as loader and track hoe
Certification
- TDG
- Safety
Timeline
Truck Driver
Folden Construction
11.2013 - Current
Oil Hauler
Ken Sexsmith
04.2011 - 10.2013
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