William Storey
Auckland,AUK
Summary
With a proven track record at Swift Construction Hire, I excel in transportation safety and logistics planning, ensuring timely and secure delivery of goods. My strong work ethic and defensive driving skills have significantly enhanced operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, positioning me as a reliable asset in any transport management role.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Swift Construction Hire
, Auckland
08.2024 - Current
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Reported all accidents or violations to management immediately upon occurrence.
- Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
Driver and Transport Manager
Tow Me
Manukau, Auckland
10.2004 - 05.2023
- Coordinated with customers to ensure smooth delivery of goods as per their requirements.
- Conducted regular inspections of vehicles to ensure they meet safety standards before departing on trips.
- Safely drove vehicles to pick up and deliver goods, ensuring timely arrival at each destination.
- Organized routes for drivers, monitored their performance and maintained records of driver activities.
- Managed day-to-day logistics operations, monitoring incoming deliveries and overseeing personnel tasks.
- Monitored vehicle maintenance schedules and ensured that all vehicles were kept in good condition.
- Recruited, trained and managed a team of drivers in accordance with company policies.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers, enhancing satisfaction and retention rates.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Driver, Oversize Loads
Preston Hire
Manukau, Auckland
11.2017 - 10.2022
- Maintained communication with dispatch personnel at all times while on route.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Assisted in the loading, unloading, and securing of freight onto trailers.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Provided excellent customer service during pickups and deliveries.
- Planned and coordinated routes for oversize load transportation.
- Completed paperwork accurately and delivered it in a timely manner.
Skipper and Deck Hand
GBI Fuel
, Auckland
08.2011 - 03.2020
- Operated boat radios to maintain open avenues for exchanging information needed by operators.
- Managed shipboard inventories including food supplies, spare parts, tools and materials.
- Arranged for ship to be fueled, restocked with consumable supplies and repaired.
- Navigated courses and determined speeds using navigation tools.
- Verified proper loading of cargo holds to align with ship capacity and weight distribution requirements.
- Monitored engine performance, fuel consumption and other machinery systems during voyage.
- Inspected lifesaving appliances regularly to ensure they are in good working order.
- Selected optimal routes and speeds to guide vessels to destinations in and meet schedule demands.
- Ensured that all navigation equipment was correctly maintained and operational.
- Communicated with shore-side personnel to ensure smooth passage through ports of call.
Education
SRL - Maritime Studies
Skipper Training NZ
Dunedin, NZ01-2015
Carpenter - Construction And Building
BCITO
Auckland, NZ01-2001
Skills
- Load security
- Commercial driving
- Transportation safety
- Logistics planning
- Vehicle systems
- Inclement weather driving
- Dependable and reliable
- Strong work ethic
- Safe driving practices
- Heavy haul expert
- Defensive driver training
- Equipment operation
- Long-haul driving
- Safe driving
Timeline
Truck Driver
Swift Construction Hire
08.2024 - Current
Driver, Oversize Loads
Preston Hire
11.2017 - 10.2022
Skipper and Deck Hand
GBI Fuel
08.2011 - 03.2020
Driver and Transport Manager
Tow Me
10.2004 - 05.2023
SRL - Maritime Studies
Skipper Training NZ
Carpenter - Construction And Building
BCITO