Experienced Truck Driver offering solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about trucks and trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation, and business needs.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
self empolyed
Waiterimu, Waikato
02.2021 - Current
Provided customer service by responding to inquiries in person or via telephone and email.
Maintained a log book of working hours, distance travelled, fuel consumption, and any problems encountered during the trip.
Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
Truck Driver
tomcatworks ltd
Panmure, Auckland
02.2018 - 02.2021
Managed personal driving time according to Hours of Service regulations.
Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
Truck Driver
freigth lines
Wiri, Auckland
02.2015 - 02.2018
Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
Baggage Supervisor
Air New Zealand
Auckland International Airport, Auckland
02.1996 - 02.2015
Monitored all areas of the baggage department to ensure efficiency and safety.
Trained new employees in proper techniques for loading and unloading bags.
Developed efficient systems for tracking lost or delayed baggage.
Collaborated with other departments within the airport organization such as security, customs.
Liaised with external partners such as vendors supplying equipment used in the baggage area.
Supervised baggage handling staff, ensuring proper loading and unloading of luggage.
Implemented operational procedures for the safe transport of luggage.
Scheduled work shifts for baggage handlers and other personnel as needed.
Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
Education
Pakuranga
Auckland, NZ
02-1994
Skills
Business Administration
Staff Training and Development
Team Leadership
Staff Management
Time Management
Load security
Safe Driving
Safe Driving Practices
Hazardous Materials Handling
Planning ability
Route Planning
Strong Work Ethic
Timeline
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
self empolyed
02.2021 - Current
Truck Driver
tomcatworks ltd
02.2018 - 02.2021
Truck Driver
freigth lines
02.2015 - 02.2018
Baggage Supervisor
Air New Zealand
02.1996 - 02.2015
Pakuranga
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