Michael Hughes

senior driver

Firth concrete

penrose, Auckland

11.2003 - 07.2023

Operated delivery vehicles to transport concrete products safely.
Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
Maintained accurate logs of deliveries and vehicle maintenance.
Coordinated delivery schedules with project managers and clients.
Assisted in loading and unloading concrete products at job sites.
Communicated effectively with team members to enhance workflow efficiency.
Trained junior drivers on safety protocols and best practices.
Adhered to traffic regulations while navigating various road conditions.
Adhered to all company policies and procedures related to safe driving practices.
Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while adhering to company policy.
Maintained accurate records of deliveries and pickups, including driver logs and cargo manifests.
Operated specialized equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks when needed.
Assisted with loading, unloading of cargo at pickup, delivery locations.
Advised management on any potential issues related to the fleet operations.
Ensured compliance with applicable safety regulations and company policies.
Conducted regular vehicle maintenance such as oil changes, tire rotations.
Performed daily pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicles were in safe operating condition.
Investigated incidents or accidents involving company vehicles.
Managed vehicle routing and scheduling to ensure timely delivery of goods.
Provided feedback on routes traveled, road conditions encountered, delays due to weather or traffic congestion.
Communicated effectively with customers regarding shipment status updates.
Verified paperwork accompanying shipments for accuracy prior to departing from the terminal.
Dispatched other drivers as needed based on workload demands.
Collaborated with third party vendors for procurement of supplies or services related to fleet operations.
Tracked driver behavior, timekeeping and attendance.