TONY MICHAEL
TRUCK DRIVER
London,ON
Summary
Bringing hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history in transportation positions. Proficient in operating [Type] trucks and [Type] trailers, as well as loading, securing and unloading products with maximum efficiency. Well-organized and knowledgeable in meeting customer needs, coordinating paperwork and meeting company objectives.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Long Haul Truck Driver
JEYAN TRANS INC
12.2022 - Current
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Answered roadside assistance calls for tows and other vehicle support.
- Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- 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.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
Education
No Degree - NURSING
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY
UK 05.2001 -
Skills
Long-Haul Driving
Materials Transport
Transportation Safety
Safe Driving
Delivery Scheduling
Document Management
Load Security
Commercial Driving
Route Management
Defensive Driver Training
Clean MVR
Vehicle Inspections
Order Picking and Processing
Route Planning
Route Logs
Class a Commercial Driver's License
GPS and Route Planning
Vehicle Maintenance
Timeline
Long Haul Truck Driver
JEYAN TRANS INC
12.2022 - Current
No Degree - NURSING
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY
05.2001 -