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David Bales

Warwick,QLD

Summary

Experienced Truck Driver offering solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about trucks and trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation and business needs.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Truck Driver

Loy and Sons Earth Moving
Warwick, QLD
11.2022 - Current
  • Drove vehicles safely, obeying traffic laws and transportation procedures to avoid accidents.
  • Loaded and unloaded vehicles at distribution center and delivery address.
  • Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
  • Inspected vehicles' condition, supplies and equipment before and after trips
  • Loaded and unloaded items to and from trucks.
  • Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
  • Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
  • Inspected connections, tires and other components of machinery before operating to monitor for safety and functionality.
  • Reported safety issues or concerns to Site Manager immediately for assessment.

Truck Driver

Hillmans Transport
Toowoomba, Qld
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
  • Utilized pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload materials off trucks.
  • Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
  • Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicles.
  • Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
  • Completed transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
  • Used ropes and blocks to safely secure cargo for transport.
  • Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
  • Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
  • Provided top product shipment delivery quality control, eliminating downtime and maximizing revenue.
  • Tracked daily logs to meet DOT regulations and financial paperwork to meet tax and other financial responsibilities.
  • Recorded miles driven, packages delivered and signatures accumulated to appropriately maintain daily logbook.
  • Reviewed transportation and shipping tags to verify accuracy of inventory counts.
  • Reported delays, accidents and other traffic and transportation situations to other drivers by using telephones and mobile two-way radios.

Truck Driver

Shelleys transport
Freestone , Qld
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
  • Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.

Truck Driver

Wickhams
Warwick, Qld
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Reported delays, accidents and other traffic and transportation situations to other drivers by using telephones and mobile two-way radios.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • Completed transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes.
  • Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
  • Recorded miles driven, packages delivered and signatures accumulated to appropriately maintain daily logbook.
  • Reviewed transportation and shipping tags to verify accuracy of inventory counts.

Truck Driver

Chambers bulk haulage
Clifton , Qld
07.2021 - 11.2021
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
  • Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.

Truck Driver

Wickham's Freight
Warwick , Qld
1/01/21 - 20/7/21
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
  • Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
  • Recorded miles driven, packages delivered and signatures accumulated to appropriately maintain daily logbook.
  • Reported delays, accidents and other traffic and transportation situations to other drivers by using telephones and mobile two-way radios.

Truck Driver

Saldara haulage and earthworks
Morgan Park, Qld
11.2020 - 01.2021
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
  • Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
  • Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
  • Completed transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
  • Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
  • Conducted emergency roadside repairs, changed tires, replaced light bulbs and installed fuses and tire chains.
  • Tracked daily logs to meet DOT regulations and financial paperwork to meet tax and other financial responsibilities.
  • Recorded miles driven, packages delivered and signatures accumulated to appropriately maintain daily logbook.
  • Reviewed transportation and shipping tags to verify accuracy of inventory counts.
  • Reported delays, accidents and other traffic and transportation situations to other drivers by using telephones and mobile two-way radios.

Truck Driver

Mikes Meats
Canberra, ACT
2012 - 07.2020
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
  • Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
  • Utilized pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload materials off trucks.
  • Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
  • Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicles.
  • Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
  • Completed transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
  • Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
  • Conducted emergency roadside repairs, changed tires, replaced light bulbs and installed fuses and tire chains.
  • Tracked daily logs to meet DOT regulations and financial paperwork to meet tax and other financial responsibilities.
  • Recorded miles driven, packages delivered and signatures accumulated to appropriately maintain daily logbook.

Education

Cert II - Meat Processing

Tafe Young
Young

Skills

  • Cargo handling
  • Route management
  • Refrigerated trailers operation
  • Doubles and Triples specialist
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Flatbed experience
  • Class MC license
  • Trained in NSW safety regulations
  • BFM

Timeline

Truck Driver

Loy and Sons Earth Moving
11.2022 - Current

Truck Driver

Hillmans Transport
08.2022 - 11.2022

Truck Driver

Shelleys transport
04.2022 - 08.2022

Truck Driver

Wickhams
01.2022 - 03.2022

Truck Driver

Chambers bulk haulage
07.2021 - 11.2021

Truck Driver

Wickham's Freight
1/01/21 - 20/7/21

Truck Driver

Saldara haulage and earthworks
11.2020 - 01.2021

Truck Driver

Mikes Meats
2012 - 07.2020

Cert II - Meat Processing

Tafe Young

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