Kerry Felton
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Dedicated truck driver with a proven track record at Royal Tippers, excelling in safe driving and customer relations. Demonstrated adaptability in challenging conditions, achieving zero accidents while optimizing fuel efficiency. Strong work ethic and attention to detail ensured timely deliveries and enhanced customer satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
T and G Transport
Brisbane, QLD
11.2025 - Current
- Operated delivery trucks adhering to safety regulations and traffic laws.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections ensuring vehicle safety and compliance.
- Managed routes efficiently to optimize delivery timelines and fuel usage.
- Maintained accurate logs of mileage, fuel consumption, and delivery schedules.
Truck Driver
Royal Tippers
Brisbane, QLD
01.2020 - 10.2025
- Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding route changes or delays.
- Assisted in loading and unloading freight, ensuring proper handling of goods.
- Trained new drivers on company policies and safe driving practices.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced delivery efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- 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.
- 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.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication with clients during pickups and deliveries.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to unforeseen road conditions or traffic delays, maintaining timely deliveries despite challenges.
- Collaborated efficiently with fellow drivers to coordinate schedules or share information about upcoming routes or potential hazards.
- Reduced fuel expenses through careful route planning and diligent monitoring of vehicle maintenance needs.
- Developed strong relationships with dispatchers, ensuring optimal job assignments based on skillset and geographical familiarity.
- Optimized vehicle performance by diligently monitoring and addressing any maintenance issues, prolonging the truck''s lifespan and reducing costly repairs.
- Assisted in training new drivers on company procedures, resulting in a more cohesive team dynamic among truck driver staff.
- Improved fuel efficiency, adopting eco-friendly driving practices.
- Supported new drivers by sharing best practices and insights gained from experience on road.
Skills
- Safe driving
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe driving practices
- Dependable and reliable
- Transportation safety
- Attention to detail
- Long-haul driving
- GPS and route planning
- Vehicle maintenance
- Inclement weather driving
- Decision-making
- Customer-oriented
- Equipment operation
- Flexible schedule availability
- Accurate record keeping
- Defensive driving techniques
- Adherence to regulations
- Fuel efficiency maximization
- Adaptability and resilience
- Problem-solving capacity
- Regulatory compliance
- Traffic law knowledge
- Customer relations
- Trailer coupling and uncoupling
- Assisting customers
- Preventive Maintenance
Timeline
Truck Driver
T and G Transport
11.2025 - Current
Truck Driver
Royal Tippers
01.2020 - 10.2025