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Work History
Education
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Career Goal
Key Skills
Professional Experience
Professional Accomplishments
Additional Information
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Interests
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John Alexander Taylor

Edmonton,AB

Summary

To secure a full-time Driving Position with Guillevin International, contributing to the company's transportation needs by providing safe, reliable, and efficient delivery services that strengthen customer relationships.

- Dependable driver with proven experience operating 1-ton vehicles in diverse delivery environments. - Strong driving skills and excellent knowledge of Edmonton and surrounding areas. - Skilled in route planning, time management, load securement, strong communication with all parties involved, including clients regarding delivery details, and understanding customers' needs while working collaboratively with them. - Strong focus on customer service, building trust through timely and professional deliveries. - Committed to supporting Guillevin International's logistics growth and transportation goals. - Known for building strong, lasting client relationships through honesty and professionalism.

Knowledgeable Courier Driver with solid background as Owner/Operator. Proven ability to manage operational aspects efficiently and drive business growth through strategic planning and execution. Demonstrated strong leadership and problem-solving skills, consistently ensuring high-quality service and customer satisfaction.

Experienced business professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in operations management, strategic planning, and resource optimization. Known for flexibility in adapting to changing needs and providing reliable leadership. Prepared to make significant impact in driving business success and fostering team growth.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner / Operator

JT Express Courier & Hotshot Services
01.2006 - Current
  • Operated and managed a courier/hotshot company providing transportation services for multiple logistics firms, including Action Express, Power Express, Sokil, Guillevin West, and other major logistics providers.
  • Delivered time-sensitive freight, parts, and materials safely and efficiently throughout Edmonton and surrounding areas.
  • Ensured proper load securement and maintained strong communication with all parties involved, including clients regarding delivery details, while understanding customer needs and working collaboratively to meet them.
  • Built strong client relationships through reliable, professional service, clear communication, and collaboration.
  • Managed scheduling, invoicing, and vehicle maintenance to ensure seamless operations.
  • Handled urgent hotshot deliveries, consistently meeting tight deadlines and customer expectations.
  • Trusted major courier for Guillevin West for over 10 years.
  • Operated JT Express successfully for 20 years, providing reliable service to multiple logistics companies.
  • Maintained high safety standards with expertise in load securement.
  • Built long-term, trusted relationships with clients and logistics teams through professionalism, effective communication with clients regarding delivery details, and understanding customer needs.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Edmonton, Alberta

Skills

  • 1-ton truck operations & logistics
  • Strong driving skills & city knowledge
  • Load securement & handling
  • Strong communication
  • Understanding customers' needs
  • Safe driving practices
  • Time management & route efficiency
  • Customer service & client relations
  • Preventive vehicle maintenance
  • Reliability & teamwork
  • Operations management

Career Goal

To secure a full-time driving position with Guillevin International, contributing to the company's transportation needs by providing safe, reliable, and efficient delivery services that strengthen customer relationships.

Key Skills

  • 1-Ton Truck Operations & Logistics
  • Strong driving skills & city knowledge
  • Load securement & handling
  • Strong communication with all parties, including clients regarding delivery details
  • Understanding customers' needs and working collaboratively with them
  • Safe driving practices
  • Time management & route efficiency
  • Customer service & client relations
  • Preventive vehicle maintenance
  • Reliability & teamwork

Professional Experience

Owner / Operator, JT Express Courier & Hotshot Services, Edmonton, AB, 2006 - Present, Operated and managed a courier/hotshot company providing transportation services for multiple logistics firms, including Action Express, Power Express, Sokil, Guillevin West, and other major logistics providers., Delivered time-sensitive freight, parts, and materials safely and efficiently throughout Edmonton and surrounding areas., Ensured proper load securement and maintained strong communication with all parties involved, including clients regarding delivery details, while understanding customer needs and working collaboratively to meet them., Built strong client relationships through reliable, professional service, clear communication, and collaboration., Managed scheduling, invoicing, and vehicle maintenance to ensure seamless operations., Handled urgent hotshot deliveries, consistently meeting tight deadlines and customer expectations.

Professional Accomplishments

  • Trusted major courier for Guillevin West for over 10 years.
  • Operated JT Express successfully for 20 years, providing reliable service to multiple logistics companies.
  • Maintained high safety standards with expertise in load securement.
  • Built long-term, trusted relationships with clients and logistics teams through professionalism, effective communication with clients regarding delivery details, and understanding customer needs.

Additional Information

  • Valid Class 5 driver's license
  • Physically fit, able to handle heavy loads
  • Flexible and available for full-time shifts
  • Load Securement
  • Team Player

Cover Letter

09/02/25, Dave Stewart, Guillevin International, 21469 - 115 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, I am writing to express my interest in the full-time driving position with Guillevin International. For the past 20 years, I have been the owner-operator of JT Express, providing courier and hotshot services across Edmonton and surrounding areas. During this time, I have prided myself on being honest and transparent with customers, as well as with their clients. I believe that strong driving skills, knowledge of the city, communication to all parties involved, clear communication with clients regarding delivery details, and understanding customers' needs while working collaboratively with them, along with proper load securement, are the cornerstones of reliable and professional transportation services. Over the last 10 years, I have had the privilege of working with Guillevin West, serving as their major courier and building strong, trusted relationships with both the team and their customers. This experience has given me a deep understanding of Guillevin's operations, culture, and commitment to excellence. I am confident that my familiarity with your team and processes would allow for a seamless transition into a full-time driving role with Guillevin International. I am eager to take the next step and become a formal part of the Guillevin team, where I feel I can contribute meaningfully to the company's transportation goals. Given the opportunity, I am confident that my experience, dedication, and focus on reliability and customer service would make me a valuable asset to your team. Please find my driver's abstract attached for your review. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how I can contribute to Guillevin International's continued success.

Languages

English
Full Professional

Interests

  • HOCKEY FAN GO OILERS
  • TRAVEL,
  • FAMILY

Timeline

Owner / Operator

JT Express Courier & Hotshot Services
01.2006 - Current

High School Diploma -

John Alexander Taylor