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Gavin Heath

Mitchells Island,NSW

Summary

Owner/Operator Truck Driver at G & K Road Transport, excelling in compliance and fostering strong professional relationships. Demonstrated commitment to safety and professionalism and enhancing fleet performance. Skilled in vehicle maintenance and logbook management. Currently accredited in Basic Fatigue Management, Mass Management and Maintenance. 25 years Industry experience, Unrestricted MC license.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

G & K Road Transport
01.2015 - Current
  • Experience in delivering cement and cement blend products in to various NSW mine sites in B double and Road Train configurations
  • Powder Tanker and General Freight Experience
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Maintained compliance with weight limits, safety regulations, and transportation laws through diligent record-keeping and inspections.
  • Maintained daily, legible log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing concerns promptly, resolving issues professionally, and fostering positive rapport with clients.
  • Managed financial aspects of business operations including budgeting, expense tracking, invoice processing, and tax filing.
  • Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
  • Established strong working relationships with dispatchers, resulting in improved coordination and scheduling.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs.
  • Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
  • Streamlined delivery process by planning optimal routes, considering fuel costs and traffic conditions.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries, maintaining open communication with clients.
  • Maximized payload capacity while adhering to legal weight restrictions.
  • Assessed financial reports and statements regularly to update processes and operations for greater profitability.
  • Utilized GPS to plan routes and stay on schedule.


Truck Driver

Jim Pearson's Transport
01.2010 - 01.2015
  • B Double Intrastate general
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
  • Maintained daily, legible log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.

Truck Driver

Mainfreight
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Intrastate general freight
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
  • Maintained daily, legible log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.

Education

Certificate 111 Transport And Distribution - Transport

J & S Training Services
Sydney, NSW
03.2003

Skills

  • Compliance
  • Professionalism and work ethic
  • Safe driving practices
  • Vehicle maintenance knowledge
  • Logbook management
  • Basic Fatigue Management accreditation
  • Mass and Maintenance accreditation
  • Unrestricted MC licence

Timeline

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

G & K Road Transport
01.2015 - Current

Truck Driver

Jim Pearson's Transport
01.2010 - 01.2015

Truck Driver

Mainfreight
01.2007 - 01.2010

Certificate 111 Transport And Distribution - Transport

J & S Training Services

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