Paul Selwyn Shepherd
Wiri,AUK
Summary
Experienced Truck Driver with strong vehicle inspection and safety compliance skills. Ensures timely deliveries while maintaining effective communication and high customer satisfaction. Expertise in route planning and managing delivery schedules to adhere to safety protocols.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver
Kericell Nursery Ltd
Waipapa, Kerikeri
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Controlled delivery trucks for transporting plants and supplies to multiple locations.
- Collaborated with nursery staff to schedule timely deliveries of products..
- Loaded and unloaded nursery products according to safety standards.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
Truck Driver
T8 Traffic Control Ltd
Kerikeri, Kerikeri
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Managed urgent situations like inclement weather and traffic delays, maintaining calmness and safety in high-pressure scenarios.
- Monitored changes in transportation laws and regulations, ensuring compliance and minimizing operational risks.
- Maintained updated knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, and traffic patterns to plan efficient routes and enhance delivery timelines.
Truck Driver
Team Global Express NZ
Kerikeri, Kerikeri
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Executed loading and unloading of goods, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and best practices to protect cargo and personnel.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
- Utilized GPS systems for efficient route planning and navigation during trips.
- Coordinated with dispatchers to confirm pickup and delivery times, facilitating timely and efficient service.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, confirming adherence to safety regulations to maintain vehicle integrity and compliance.
Truck Driver
Tolls Transport & Logistics
Otahuhu, Auckland
02.2021 - 10.2023
- Loaded and unloaded goods following safety protocols and best practices.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Collected required signatures to finalize and submit documents.
Tip Truck Driver
Slimline
Onehunga, Auckland
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Coordinated loading and unloading schedules with team members to ensure timely operations.
- Monitored changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves to select optimal driving routes.
Chiller Truck Driver
Wholesales Frozen Foods LTD
Takanini, Auckland
03.2017 - 11.2020
- Operated refrigerated trucks to transport frozen food products safely.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate delivery logs and records during transport.
- Communicated with dispatch to coordinate delivery schedules effectively.
- Loaded and unloaded products, ensuring proper handling and storage.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
Chiller Truck Driver
Halls
Takanini, Auckland
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Transported frozen food products safely using refrigerated trucks, ensuring product integrity during transit.
- Loaded and unloaded products, ensuring proper handling and storage.
- Communicated with dispatch to coordinate delivery schedules effectively.
- Trained new drivers on company policies and procedures, enhancing compliance and operational readiness.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, maintaining adherence to safety regulations.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
Truck Driver
Mainfreight2Home
Otahuhu, Auckland
05.2012 - 05.2016
- Loaded and unloaded vehicles at distribution center and delivery address.
- Transported and safely delivered items to prevent damage or loss.
- Provided customer service by answering questions about furniture and helping to assemble items upon request.
- Ensured that all paperwork was completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner.
- Delivered furniture safely into customers' homes without damaging walls or floors.
Truck Driver
Mainfreight
Otahuhu, Auckland
03.2002 - 05.2012
- Loaded and unloaded goods following safety protocols and best practices.
- Maintained accurate driving hour logs and vehicle maintenance records to ensure compliance and safety.
- Utilized GPS for efficient route planning, optimizing travel time and fuel consumption.
- Communicated with dispatchers to coordinate timely pickups and deliveries, enhancing overall logistics.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
- Followed safety procedures for transporting hazardous materials.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Tongariro High School
Taupo, NZSkills
- Vehicle inspection
- Load verification
- Loading and unloading
- Hazardous materials endorsement
- Route planning
- Route logs
- Electronic logging
- Safety compliance
- Transportation safety
- Road safety regulations
- Vehicle maintenance
- Freight documentation
- Cargo handling
- Physical endurance
- Time management
- Planning
- Customer service
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
- OSH Forklift class: 2, 3, 4, 5; Endorsements: F, D, R, T, W, V, P; DG; Drivers Licence class: 1, 2, 4.
Affiliations
- Sports,Fishing and Hunting
Timeline
Truck Driver
Kericell Nursery Ltd
08.2025 - 11.2025
Truck Driver
T8 Traffic Control Ltd
01.2025 - 04.2025
Truck Driver
Team Global Express NZ
10.2023 - 04.2024
Truck Driver
Tolls Transport & Logistics
02.2021 - 10.2023
Tip Truck Driver
Slimline
11.2020 - 02.2021
Chiller Truck Driver
Wholesales Frozen Foods LTD
03.2017 - 11.2020
Chiller Truck Driver
Halls
06.2016 - 01.2017
Truck Driver
Mainfreight2Home
05.2012 - 05.2016
Truck Driver
Mainfreight
03.2002 - 05.2012
Some College (No Degree) -
Tongariro High School