Wendy Howes
Lead Driver/Tanker Driver
Tauranga New Zealand. +640272509696,Bay Of Plenty
Summary
Transportation professional dedicated to delivering packages on time and in perfect condition. Offering excellent interpersonal and time management skills.
Hardworking Driver with expertise providing excellent transportation services. Engaging and pleasant personality with safe and accident-free driving record.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Reliable employee seeking Job Title position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Professional Heavy Truck Driving Course. Wheels, Tracks, Rollers
1
1
First Aid, Fire Extingusher,
Work History
Lead Driver/LB2 Tanker Driver
Fonterra Co-operative Group
07.2016 - Current
- Coordinated with drivers to organize timely pickup and delivery.
- Developed and maintained long-term, positive relationships with assigned drivers to enhance morale and productivity.
- Addressed driver communications and provided required data to drivers.
- Implemented and supported company quality and safety improvement efforts.
- Identified process breakdowns and developed improvement plans to resolve.
- Identified and escalated driver issues outside established guidelines to Job title.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.
- Cleaned vehicle regularly to maintain professional appearance.
- Minimized liability by consistently following road rules when driving.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism and discretion when working with high-value clients.
- Checked in with dispatch service and updated with current location.
- Answered, scheduled and responded to reservation calls at specific times and locations.
- Updated personal logs and business tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements.
- Generated consistent referrals and repeat business by providing friendly and fast service.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Heavy Truck Driver/Swinglift Operater
Toll
02.2014 - 07.2016
- Managed efficient loading, unloading and security of customer freight, taking care with fragile items and diligently bracing loads, balancing weights and preventing shifting.
- Delivered goods to customers both locally and long distance.
- Kept meticulous logs of correspondence with customers and freight recipients.
- Loaded and unloaded goods and freight from tractor trailers, heavy duty trucks and flatbed vehicles.
- Communicated regularly with dispatcher to provide updates on delivery times.
- Reported vehicle and roadside issues in accordance with company policies to maintain route transparency.
- Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
- Inspected product load for accuracy and safely moved product load to guarantee timely and complete delivery.
- Conducted safety inspections on truck and equipment to verify proper operation.
- Used ropes, blocks, chains, binders and covers to secure cargo for transport.
- Maintained telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Used GPS to maximize delivery routes and deliver packages on time.
- Performed basic vehicle maintenance and minor repairs.
- Reported malfunctions, accidents, traffic violations or damage to truck to Job title.
Education
6th Form - Secondary Education
Reporoa College
Reporoa, WKOSkills
- Pickups and Deliveries
- Inspecting Vehicles
- Helping Drivers
- Operational Procedures
- Supply Tracking
- Efficient Routing
- Reading Comprehension
- Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections
- Drivers Daily Log (DLL)
- Delivery and Shipping
- Company Policy Compliance
- Maintenance Needs
- Driver Management
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Fleet Dispatching
- Assisting Dispatch
- Traffic Observations
- Tracking Systems
- Recordkeeping Requirements
- Load Securement
- Valid Driver's License
- Customer Service
- Staff Development
- Production Standards
- Operational Efficiency
- Pickups and Deliveries
- Pickups and Deliveries
- Pickups and Deliveries
- Pickups and Deliveries
- Pickups and Deliveries
- Pickups and Deliveries
- Pickups and Deliveries
- Vehicle Maintenance Coordination
- Fluid Checks
- Leading Crews
- Process Monitoring
- Route Management
- Adjusting Routes
- Daily Operations Management
- Workplace Safety
- Supply Transport
- Calendar and Scheduling Software
- Safety Techniques
- Complaint Investigation and Resolution
- Equipment Inspection
- Accident Reporting
- Company Guidelines
- Team Goals
- Coordinating Efficient Routes
- Safety Issues Monitoring
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 90 staff members.
Certification
- Licensed Heavy Truck n Trailer - 12years
- Certified Lead Driver/ Team Leader, Tanker Driver Fonterra - 8 years
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person who is doing it.
Chinese proverb
Timeline
Lead Driver/LB2 Tanker Driver
Fonterra Co-operative Group
07.2016 - Current
Heavy Truck Driver/Swinglift Operater
Toll
02.2014 - 07.2016
6th Form - Secondary Education
Reporoa College
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