Gavin Kennedy
Interstate truck driver
Cape Schanck,Vic
Summary
Dedicated Interstate Long Haul Truck Driver with Naughton Transport Services, recognized for achieving zero accidents through exceptional safe driving and defensive driving skills. Expert in route planning and vehicle inspection, consistently enhancing delivery efficiency and fostering strong client relationships. Proven ability to adapt to challenges while maintaining high safety standards and operational excellence.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Interstate Long Haul Truck Driver
Naughton Transport Services
11.2017 - Current
- Improved overall safety on the road by adhering to strict weight limits and ensuring proper distribution of cargo in trailers.
- Remained vigilant against theft by conducting regular security checks throughout shipments'' duration and promptly reporting any suspicious activity to management.
- Conserved company resources by maintaining an organized record system of receipts, permits, and other essential documentation related to long-haul operations.
- Provided excellent customer service during pick-up and delivery appointments, fostering positive relationships between the company and clients.
- Performed thorough pre-and post-trip inspections to identify potential mechanical issues before they escalated, promoting vehicle longevity.
- Navigated unexpected obstacles such as road closures or detours swiftly, adapting routes accordingly to maintain timely delivery schedules.
- Enhanced delivery efficiency by planning and executing optimized routes for long haul trips.
- Ensured cargo safety through proper loading, securing, and monitoring of freight during transit.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
- Removed and unloaded packages from Type trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
- Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
Brick truck driver
Whetinalls
04.2009 - 04.2017
- 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.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Truck Driver
Royal oak Floors
02.2012 - 02.2017
- 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.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Interstate Long Haul Truck Driver
Naughton transport services
04.2004 - 04.2012
- Navigated unexpected obstacles such as road closures or detours swiftly, adapting routes accordingly to maintain timely delivery schedules.
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere by assisting fellow drivers with route planning tips, technical advice, or sharing best practices for efficient driving.
- Trained new drivers on company policies, safety procedures, and best practices for efficient long-haul operations.
- Remained vigilant against theft by conducting regular security checks throughout shipments'' duration and promptly reporting any suspicious activity to management.
- Enhanced delivery efficiency by planning and executing optimized routes for long haul trips.
- Minimized downtime by performing minor vehicle repairs en route when necessary, ensuring prompt arrival at destinations.
Education
Year 10 -
Lillydale Technical School
Melbourne, VIC11.1989
Skills
- Safe driving
- Mechanical tools
- Defensive driving
- Vehicle inspection
- Route planning
Accomplishments
Also Forklift license
Timeline
Interstate Long Haul Truck Driver
Naughton Transport Services
11.2017 - Current
Truck Driver
Royal oak Floors
02.2012 - 02.2017
Brick truck driver
Whetinalls
04.2009 - 04.2017
Interstate Long Haul Truck Driver
Naughton transport services
04.2004 - 04.2012
Year 10 -
Lillydale Technical School
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