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Candice Lureman

Candice Lureman

Summary

I offer years of truck driving experience transporting and delivering freight on a range of trucks. Practical experience is backed up with academic qualifications in logistics and warehousing. Creating safer roads by educating motorists on safe driving practices around heavy vehicles and working to support more women into truck driving careers. Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 14 years in transportation and logistics.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

MC B Double Change Over Driver

Roadmaster Refrigerated Transport
01.2024 - Current

Boosted company reputation through excellent driving record free from accidents or violations over an extended period of time.

  • Navigated challenging weather conditions safely while maintaining on-time delivery performance rates.
  • 996km a day between 10 to 11 hours per run with 2x 30 minutes rest break.
  • High level knowledge of Fatigue Management
  • Maintain records (such as log books).
  • Undertaking basic truck inspections & maintenance.
  • Trailer coupling/uncoupling experience without damaging the equipments.
  • Checking the temperature control for the fridge vans regularly on the road.
  • 12 years with no demerit points or infringement tickets.
  • Driving a Volvo and Benz trucks.
  • Changeover from Brisbane depot to Kempsey and return daily.

A Double Driver

TNS Logistics
06.2023 - 01.2024
  • Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
  • Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
  • Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Maintained professional and friendly demeanour during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
  • Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
  • Reduced fuel consumption through strategic route planning and efficient driving techniques.
  • Regional runs occasionally.
  • Transporting of Shipping containers.
  • Average 24 to 28 boxes per shift.
  • Volvo, Western Star, Kenworth and MAN trucks

A-Double Truck Driver (Road Train)

Dionysius Transport Services
10.2021 - 06.2023
  • Experience with terminal / container park systems.
  • Have respect and commitment to Workplace Health and Safety.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Wharf cartage experience.
  • Knowledge and understanding of applicable legislative requirements (Chain of Responsibility).
  • Driving Volvo, DAF and Mack trucks.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and NHVR regulations for transportation safety.

HC/MC Truck Driver

Toll Intermodal
11.2020 - 10.2021
  • Transportation of containers and IOS tanks between customers and wharf.
  • Flat Rack, Open Top, Double Door, High Cube, Open Side.
  • ISO Reefer, Insulated, Half-Height, Tank container.
  • B double, Super B double and A double.
  • Practiced learning to swing containers up and down (Sideloader).
  • Driving Benz, Volvo, Scania and Kenworth trucks.

HC Driver

Daryl Dickenson Transport
08.2020 - 11.2020
  • Transports a variety of steel including reinforced bar, merchant bar, gal pipe and coils.
  • Learning new skills with prairie wagons and extendable trailers and load restraint.
  • Helping out with containers work during busy days.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Driving in Western Star and Sterling trucks.

Two Up Driver

Mainfreight
01.2020 - 08.2020
  • B double curtainsider with a female driver as two up driver for Brisbane-Perth-Brisbane.
  • Learning on logbook for interstate experience.
  • Basic Fatigue Management Certificate (BFM).
  • Driving in Argosy Freightliner truck.

HC/MC Driver

Visa Global Logistics
12.2015 - 12.2019
  • tResponsible for driving a semi to quad B double MAN or Mercedes Benz trucks performing as many as 30 jobs per day carting containerised freight between clients, the depot and Brisbane Wharf
  • B-Double Tautliners, Drop Deck Ramp Trailer
  • I use Onetrack (Visa Global's app) to manage the workload, upload NHVAS permits and plan journeys.

HEAVY VEHICLE DRIVER

Pilbara Heavy Haulage Girls & Calway Logistics
01.2015 - 09.2015
  • Completed over 160 hours of transport industry training and skills development.
  • Experience with skel trailers, extendable deck trailers, flat tops, open deck trailers, road trains, triple road train, oversize dongas, sea containers, pipes, bins, machinery, ISO controlled waste, discharge and load-out from 3 ports.
  • Used ropes, blocks, chains, binders and covers to secure cargo for transport.
  • Driving in Volvo, Mack, Kenworth, Freightliner and Scania trucks.

HR Driver & Interstate Unloader/Loader Forklift

Simon National Carriers
02.2011 - 12.2014
  • Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimism schedules.
  • Interstate loading involving heavy vehicles and warehouse operations.
  • Responsible for driving truck to make deliveries or pick up goods, operate tail gat lift, operate forklift, check all load documentation.
  • Demonstrated competence in use of angles, dog & chains and traps.
  • Driving Hino, Volvo and Isuzu trucks.

Education

Certificate 111 in Surface Extraction

Affordable Industry Training
Brisbane, QLD
2015

Certificate 111 in Logistics

Strategix Training Group
Brisbane, QLD
2014

Certificate 111 in Warehousing Operations

Strategix Training Group
Brisbane, QLD
2014

Skills

  • QLD Drivers Licence MC Class (Unrestricted)
  • High Risk Work (HRW) Forklift Licence
  • OHS Construction Induction (White Card)
  • Marine Security Clearance Identification (MSCI)
  • Telescopic Material Handler Ticket
  • Front End Loader Ticket
  • Excavator Ticket
  • Integrated Tool Carrier Ticket
  • Basic Fatigue Management (BFM)

INVOLVEMENT

2019 Road Freight NSW Transport Woman of the Year.


2020 National Trucking Woman of the Year Award Finalist.


2019 Shewear Brand Ambassador.


2019 Women in Industry Award Finalist - Excellence in Road Transport.


2017-Current Women in Trucking Australia - Co-Founder with over 85K Followers on Facebook.


2020 Women in Trucking Australia Ltd-Jones Harley Toole Community Road Safety Award.


2021 Women in Trucking Australia -Included in the shoot for latest FreeTV heavy vehicle road safety adverting campaign.

Timeline

MC B Double Change Over Driver

Roadmaster Refrigerated Transport
01.2024 - Current

A Double Driver

TNS Logistics
06.2023 - 01.2024

A-Double Truck Driver (Road Train)

Dionysius Transport Services
10.2021 - 06.2023

HC/MC Truck Driver

Toll Intermodal
11.2020 - 10.2021

HC Driver

Daryl Dickenson Transport
08.2020 - 11.2020

Two Up Driver

Mainfreight
01.2020 - 08.2020

HC/MC Driver

Visa Global Logistics
12.2015 - 12.2019

HEAVY VEHICLE DRIVER

Pilbara Heavy Haulage Girls & Calway Logistics
01.2015 - 09.2015

HR Driver & Interstate Unloader/Loader Forklift

Simon National Carriers
02.2011 - 12.2014

Certificate 111 in Surface Extraction

Affordable Industry Training

Certificate 111 in Logistics

Strategix Training Group

Certificate 111 in Warehousing Operations

Strategix Training Group
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