Derrick Ormes
Brisbane
Summary
Accomplished truck driver with a proven track record at Knauf Insulation, recognized for maintaining a spotless driving record and enhancing safety standards. Demonstrates strong self-motivation and discipline, ensuring timely deliveries while prioritizing load security and customer satisfaction. Committed to DOT compliance and effective route planning, contributing to operational excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Knauf Insulation
06.2024 - Current
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Truck Driver
VISY Logistics
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication with clients during pickups and deliveries.
- Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
Truck Driver
Inverell Freighters
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
Truck Driver
Followmont Transport
03.2018 - 06.2022
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to unforeseen road conditions or traffic delays, maintaining timely deliveries despite challenges.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Facilitated loading and unloading processes by working closely with warehouse personnel, minimizing wait times at docks.
- Safeguarded cargo integrity by regularly checking load securement during transport and promptly addressing any issues that arose.
- Assisted in training new drivers on company procedures, resulting in a more cohesive team dynamic among truck driver staff.
- Streamlined trip logs, expense reports, and other paperwork to ensure accurate records were maintained for compliance purposes.
- Supported new drivers by sharing best practices and insights gained from experience on road.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harristown State High
Toowoomba, QLD12-1990
Skills
- Safe driving
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe driving practices
- Dependable and reliable
- Transportation safety
- Vehicle inspection
- Vehicle inspections
- Commercial driving
- Load security
- Long-haul driving
- Route planning
- DOT compliance
- Customer-oriented
Accomplishments
35 Years experience in Transport and Logistics . BFM Accreditation . Forklift Ticket . Crane Truck Ticket {License to Drive B/ Doubles with 24 yrs Experience }
Timeline
Truck Driver
Knauf Insulation
06.2024 - Current
Truck Driver
VISY Logistics
03.2023 - 06.2024
Truck Driver
Inverell Freighters
02.2022 - 03.2023
Truck Driver
Followmont Transport
03.2018 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Harristown State High
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