NICKLESH (Nick) SHARMA
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Experienced Class 5 Linehaul Driver with strong expertise in B-train operations, night shift driving, and multi-freight handling across metro and long-haul routes. Proven ability to operate safely and efficiently while maintaining a clean driving record. Reliable, organised, and committed to high standards of vehicle care and delivery performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Class 5 Linehaul Driver
Fitchett Linehaul
Auckland, New Zealand
02.2025 - Current
- Linehaul driver operating truck & trailer and B-train units on night shift runs
- Strong experience in reversing and maneuvering B-trains confidently and safely
- Operating curtain sider, freezer trucks, and flat deck units
- Transporting dangerous goods in compliance with safety regulations
- Operating forklift for loading and unloading freight
- Maintaining a clean driving record with strong focus on safety and compliance
- Completing general trucking duties including load securing, inspections, and paperwork
- Meeting tight delivery schedules during night operations
Class 5 Driver
Cardinal Logistics
Auckland, New Zealand
09.2023 - Current
- Class 5 truck/trailer and B-train driver performing Auckland metro and linehaul runs
- Ensured timely and safe delivery of freight across multiple routes
- Maintained high standards of truck cleanliness and maintenance
Class 5 Driver
Strait NZ
Auckland, New Zealand
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Truck and trailer driver covering both linehaul and metro routes
- Managed deliveries efficiently while maintaining compliance with transport regulations
Supervisor / Class 4 Driver
Direct Fats & Oils Ltd
Auckland, New Zealand
06.2019 - 12.2021
- Supervised drivers and coordinated daily transport operations
- Managed dispatch, scheduling, and yard operations
- Oversaw truck maintenance and repairs
- Operated flat deck trucks and tanker vehicles
HC Driver
Micway Transport
Sydney, Australia
05.2017 - 06.2019
- Heavy combination (semi-trailer) driver for metro deliveries
- Maintained safe driving practices in high-traffic environments
Class 4 Driver
Direct Fats & Oils Ltd
Auckland, New Zealand
06.2014 - 04.2017
- Operated flat deck trucks and vacuum tankers
- Collected and transported used cooking oil across metro and regional areas
Education
Fiji High School Leaving Certificate -
Tilak High School
FijiSkills
- Truck & Trailer Operations
- B-Train Operations
- Linehaul Driving
- Metro Driving
- Night Shift Operations
- Reversing
- Maneuvering
- Curtain Sider Experience
- Freezer Experience
- Flat Deck Experience
- Load Securing
- Safety Compliance
- Pre-trip Inspections
- Documentation
- Time Management
- Reliability
Certification
- Class 5 Driver Licence
- Dangerous Goods (DG) Licence
- Forklift Licence
References
Available on request
Timeline
Class 5 Linehaul Driver
Fitchett Linehaul
02.2025 - Current
Class 5 Driver
Cardinal Logistics
09.2023 - Current
Class 5 Driver
Strait NZ
12.2021 - 09.2022
Supervisor / Class 4 Driver
Direct Fats & Oils Ltd
06.2019 - 12.2021
HC Driver
Micway Transport
05.2017 - 06.2019
Class 4 Driver
Direct Fats & Oils Ltd
06.2014 - 04.2017
Fiji High School Leaving Certificate -
Tilak High School