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Michael Smith

Capalaba,QLD

Summary

Successful Small Business Owner/Operator with over 30 years of experience in the Market Transport area.

Initiated the Import/Export service which now allows market vendors to Import and export on a daily basis.

Retired in May 2019 due to family issues, and has recently remarried. Now looking for work.

Overview

50
50
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Operator

MTS Transport Services
01.1989 - 05.2019
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Owned and Drove on a daily basis the following trucks:
  • 2 x Trailer Scania Road Ranger = 2 x 8 Wheel Dog Trailers - 4 x Rigid Straight 2 Speed Diff - Forklifts

Owner Operator / Partner

R&M Rocklea Markets
01.1986 - 01.1989
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Drove on a daily basis: Isuzu and Acco's Straight 2 Speed Diff

Tipper Driver

Unknown
01.1985 - 01.1986
  • Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading, and operating vehicles.
  • Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
  • Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
  • Utilized navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Drove a Tipper on a daily basis

Truck Driver /Interstate Long Haul Truck Driver

Robby Chaffey
01.1981 - 01.1985
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Drove on a daily basis: 15 Speed Stick MAN - 10 Speed Pogo Stick MAN - A5 Speed Column MAN

Truck Driver

COD (Rocklea Markets)
01.1978 - 01.1981
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Drove on a daily Basis: Ford Louisville Road Ranger.

Truck Driver

RA Lower & Sons
01.1973 - 01.1978
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Drove on a daily basis: Austin Joey Rigid Box

Truck Driver

Coke Cola
01.1969 - 01.1973
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Drove on a daily basis: Austin Joey Box

Education

Wellers Hill State School
Brisbane, QLD
1964

Certification

  • Drivers Liscence - expires 22.02.2026 HC & UD expire 22.2.2026
  • Licensed Forklift driver - 07/01/2011 - 07/01/2026
  • White Card Induction Completed - 15/3/2023
  • ASIC security completed 10/22 - 10/2024

Timeline

Owner/Operator

MTS Transport Services
01.1989 - 05.2019

Owner Operator / Partner

R&M Rocklea Markets
01.1986 - 01.1989

Tipper Driver

Unknown
01.1985 - 01.1986

Truck Driver /Interstate Long Haul Truck Driver

Robby Chaffey
01.1981 - 01.1985

Truck Driver

COD (Rocklea Markets)
01.1978 - 01.1981

Truck Driver

RA Lower & Sons
01.1973 - 01.1978

Wellers Hill State School

Truck Driver

Coke Cola
01.1969 - 01.1973

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