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Travis Watkins

Truck Driver
Waterloo,ON

Summary

Dependable & experienced, in navigating long-haul routes and managing paperwork for cross-border shipments. In-depth knowledge of route logistics and vehicle maintenance needs. Physically fit, hardworking nature, clean driving record, Proficient in operating manual OR automatic Transmissions, experience in live bottom, reefer, & van trailers, with some flatbed experience as well.

Well-organized and always looking for opportunity to advance within the trucking industry. always open mind to relocation, as well as better career advancements.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Heavy Haul Truck Driver

MW Fraser Haulage
09.2023 - 09.2023
  • Hauled Heavy loads with Live Bottom Trailer, eg: stone, gravel, asphalt, aggregates, ETC
  • Manual Transmission experience. (10,13,15,18) peterbilt 389's, Kenworth W900's, Western Star 4900's, ETC.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.

Heavy Haul Truck Driver

Wayne K Trucking
03.2020 - 06.2023
  • hauled heavy loads pulling a Live Bottom Trailer, hauling products like : stone, Gravel, Salt, Aggregates, ETC
  • Worked Two Seasons On/Off with him. (seasonal work)
  • Manual Transmission experience. (10,13,15,18) peterbilt 389's, Kenworth W900's, Western Star 4900's, ETC.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.

Canada Long Haul Truck Driver

Rosewood Transportation
11.2020 - 02.2022
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Highway 11/17 Experience as well as mountain experience.
  • Dedicated lane from Ontario to British Columbia, Travelling through the Coquihalla Highway.
  • chain up experience.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.

Canada/U.S Long Haul Truck Driver

Trans Frt McNamara
03.2019 - 11.2020
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Trans Canada Highway 11/17 experience. Canada/U.S Mountain experience.
  • Manual Transmission experience. (10,13,15,18) peterbilt 389's, Kenworth W900's, Western Star 4900's, ETC.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.

Canada/U.S Long Haul Truck Driver

MB Transport
11.2017 - 09.2019
  • Trans Canada Highway 11/17 experience
  • Northern Ontario & Western Canada & U.S weather & mountain experience.
  • Manual Transmission experience. (10,13,15,18) peterbilt 389's, Kenworth W900's, Western Star 4900's, ETC.
  • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.

Canada/U.S Long Haul Truck Driver

Team Logistics Inc.
02.2017 - 08.2017
  • Canada/U.S Mountain experience.
  • Manual Transmission experience. (10,13,15,18) peterbilt 389's, Kenworth W900's, Western Star 4900's, ETC.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.

Canada/U.S Long Haul Truck Driver

H&R Transport
07.2015 - 02.2017
  • Trans Canada Highway 11/17 experience
  • Northern Ontario & Western Canada weather and mountain experience.
  • Manual Transmission experience. (10,13,15,18) peterbilt 389's, Kenworth W900's, Western Star 4900's, ETC.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.

Canada Long Haul Driver

DK Transport Inc
08.2012 - 07.2015
  • Northern Ontario & Western Canada weather & mountain experience.
  • flatbed (strapping) experience.
  • Manual Transmission experience. (10,13,15,18) peterbilt 389's, Kenworth W900's, Western Star 4900's, ETC.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.

Canada Line Haul Truck Driver

Pro-North Transportation
08.2010 - 08.2012
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
  • Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
  • Manual Transmission experience.

Miner

Cementation Canada
05.2009 - 07.2010
  • Observed hand signals, grade stakes and other markings when operating machines.
  • Performed repairs, replacements and general maintenance on mining equipment.
  • Distributed loads evenly to reduce safety risks.
  • Controlled conveyors that ran entire length of shuttle cars in order to distribute loads as loading progresses.
  • Loaded, set and detonated explosives to produce desired blasting patterns.
  • Read and interpreted technical documents and effectively adhered to written instructions to maintain quality standards.
  • Followed safety guides and signals to prevent injuries or accidents.
  • Moved materials using equipment to transfer to different workstations.
  • Operated hydraulic or electric shovels to pick up loose rock.
  • Checked equipment regularly for upkeep needs or signs of malfunction.
  • Ran machines safely in fast-paced environments deep underground.
  • Drove supply vehicles for forward operations involving blasting.
  • Used loading machine to transfer rocks and coal onto vehicles for removal.
  • Stayed alert to hand signals, markings and grade stakes while operating machinery to prevent incidents.
  • Used crowbars and pickaxes to remove materials from rock faces.
  • basic common core modules
  • experience operating scoop
  • experience using the Rock breaker Machine
  • Experience in Camp position jobs
  • Experience in using the jackleg machine for bolting for preparation for screening.

Education

Trucking License

Transport Training Centers Of Canada
Greater Sudbury, ON
08.2010

High School Diploma -

Elliot Lake Secondary School
Elliot Lake, ON
06.2006

Skills

  • Border Crossing Experience
  • bondable & Honest
  • Knowledge & Use of different manual Transmissions
  • Knowledge of Hours & Service
  • Knowledge of Safety & Compliance (Trucking)
  • Freight Handling Experience & Knowledge
  • Shipping and Packaging
  • Basic Common core & Mining Knowledge
  • Vehicle Systems
  • Route Logs
  • Tractor Trailer Driving
  • Planning Abilities
  • Dry Vans
  • GPS and Route Planning
  • Auto Delivery
  • Heavy Haul Expertise
  • Refrigerated Trailers Operation
  • Weight Limits
  • Pallet Jacks
  • Cargo Security
  • DOT Compliance
  • Fuel Logs
  • Class ACZ Commercial Driver's License
  • Efficient Trip Planner
  • Vehicle Inspection
  • Logistics Planning
  • Commercial Driving
  • Heavy Hauling
  • Temperature Measurement
  • Basic Repairs
  • DOT Requirements
  • Operating Hydraulics
  • Trip Planning
  • Trailer Maintenance
  • Route Management
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Daily Vehicle Inspections
  • Air Brake Certification
  • Dependable and Cooperative
  • Flatbed Truck Expertise
  • Emergency Roadside Repairs
  • Truck Cab Computer Operation
  • Over the Road Trucking
  • Regional Trucking

Timeline

Heavy Haul Truck Driver

MW Fraser Haulage
09.2023 - 09.2023

Canada Long Haul Truck Driver

Rosewood Transportation
11.2020 - 02.2022

Heavy Haul Truck Driver

Wayne K Trucking
03.2020 - 06.2023

Canada/U.S Long Haul Truck Driver

Trans Frt McNamara
03.2019 - 11.2020

Canada/U.S Long Haul Truck Driver

MB Transport
11.2017 - 09.2019

Canada/U.S Long Haul Truck Driver

Team Logistics Inc.
02.2017 - 08.2017

Canada/U.S Long Haul Truck Driver

H&R Transport
07.2015 - 02.2017

Canada Long Haul Driver

DK Transport Inc
08.2012 - 07.2015

Canada Line Haul Truck Driver

Pro-North Transportation
08.2010 - 08.2012

Miner

Cementation Canada
05.2009 - 07.2010

Trucking License

Transport Training Centers Of Canada

High School Diploma -

Elliot Lake Secondary School

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