Zahid Bashir
Edmonton,AB
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Air Liquide
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Medical gases deliveries
- Loading and unloading trucknat yard.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Developed strong relationships with dispatchers, ensuring optimal job assignments based on skillset and geographical familiarity.
- Safeguarded cargo integrity by regularly checking load securement during transport and promptly addressing any issues that arose.
- Facilitated loading and unloading processes by working closely with warehouse personnel, minimizing wait times at docks.
Cardinal Courior
Delivery Driver
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Greeted recipients, delivered packages, and parcels and acquired proper signatures for all deliveries.
- Established lasting relationships with customers by delivering packages on time, interacting professionally, and responding promptly to questions.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through dependable service that ensured repeat business.
- Obtained signatures for delivery documents and packages.
- Followed company policies and procedures during shift.
- Drove safely at all times to avoid accidents and harm.
- Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills from interacting professionally with dispatchers, upper management, and peers.
- Safely loaded items into delivery vehicle to minimize damage while in transit.
Ciot
Delivery Driver
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Straight Truck Driver
Yemi's Transport
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Increased on-time delivery rate by utilizing GPS technology and real-time traffic updates effectively.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Assisted in loading and unloading cargo to ensure proper handling and minimize potential damage.
- Promoted customer satisfaction by addressing or escalating concerns for quick resolution.
- Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
- Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
- Completed regular maintenance tasks on the vehicle to prolong its lifespan and reduce repair costs.
- Performed thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and prevent breakdowns.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through timely and accurate deliveries.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
Limousine Driver
Skylink Limousine Service
10.2017 - 01.2019
- Built strong professional relationships with clients through attentive listening, excellent rapport-building skills, and genuine empathy for their needs.
- Demonstrated professionalism while interacting with event planners, hotel concierges, security personnel, and other essential contacts to coordinate smooth transportation experiences for clients.
- Kept clients informed of itinerary changes as needed, offering alternative options to ensure their satisfaction and maintain the company''s reputation for excellent customer service.
- Delivered high-quality transportation services for clients attending special events, including weddings, proms, and corporate functions.
- Continuously improved driving skills through participation in defensive driving courses aimed at reducing risks associated with different road conditions or weather events experienced during trips.
- Adhered to tight schedule and met departure and arrival deadlines.
- Delivered passengers to destinations safely and on time.
- Maintained excellent condition of vehicles through re-fueling, cleaning and repairing.
- Remained calm and poised in emergent situations.
- Maintained impeccable records of daily drives, vehicle maintenance and notable incidents.
- Developed deep knowledge of local routes and area destinations.
- Followed applicable traffic regulations and traffic laws.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing their needs and maintaining a clean, comfortable limousine environment.
Taxi Cab Driver
Beck Taxi
06.2015 - 10.2017
- Developed strong knowledge of local geography, landmarks, and attractions to provide exceptional service to tourists.
- Followed road rules to protect passengers and prevent accidents.
- Calculated rides costs, received money, and returned change.
- Streamlined pick-up processes by effectively communicating with dispatchers on trip details and availability status.
- Supported company marketing initiatives by promoting current offers or discounts through conversations with passengers.
- Navigated extensive road networks skillfully to reach destinations swiftly while avoiding congested routes.
Delivery Driver
Ikea Furniture Store
04.2012 - 12.2014
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Ensured the safety of all goods transported by securing loads properly and following best practices for handling fragile items.
- Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
- Knowledge of map and instructions.
Taxi Cab Driver
Beck Taxi
08.2008 - 10.2011
- Developed strong knowledge of local geography, landmarks, and attractions to provide exceptional service to tourists.
- Picked up and transported passengers to destinations by following fast and safe routes to provide good customer service.
- Followed road rules to protect passengers and prevent accidents.
- Maximized passenger satisfaction by keeping vehicles in safe and clean operating condition.
- Ensured proper maintenance of the taxi cab, performing routine checks and addressing mechanical issues promptly.
- Arrived on time to customer appointments.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient transportation services.
Education
Modern Public High School
Pakistan05.1994
Skills
- Safe Driving
- Strong Work Ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe Driving Practices
- Dependable and reliable
- Commercial driving
- Transportation safety
- Vehicle inspections
- Long-haul driving
- Load security
- GPS and route planning
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Inclement weather driving
- Customer-Oriented
- Materials Transport
- Equipment Operation
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Basic Computer Literacy
- Flexible schedule availability
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Truck Driver
Air Liquide
03.2023 - 06.2024
Ciot
Delivery Driver
01.2023 - 03.2023
Cardinal Courior
Delivery Driver
10.2022 - 12.2023
Straight Truck Driver
Yemi's Transport
01.2019 - 06.2020
Limousine Driver
Skylink Limousine Service
10.2017 - 01.2019
Taxi Cab Driver
Beck Taxi
06.2015 - 10.2017
Delivery Driver
Ikea Furniture Store
04.2012 - 12.2014
Taxi Cab Driver
Beck Taxi
08.2008 - 10.2011
Modern Public High School