Neil Weston
Thornlands,QLD
Summary
Accomplished Truck Driver and Recruitment Coordinator with a proven track record at Driver Hire Australia, demonstrating exceptional safe driving practices and a strong work ethic. Skilled in GPS route planning and vehicle maintenance, with a commitment to transportation safety and efficiency. Achieved high customer satisfaction and maintained zero accidents, showcasing dependability and self-motivation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Driver Hire Australia
11.2021 - 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.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- 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.
- Provided timely, accurate documentation for all freight shipments, contributing to smooth logistical operations.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
Recruitment Coordinator
Driver Hire Australia
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted comprehensive phone interviews to pre-screen candidates, saving time for hiring managers in the interview process.
- Maintained open lines of communication throughout the entire recruitment process, fostering positive relationships with both candidates and clients.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers, understanding their requirements and providing tailored talent pipelines.
- Maintained candidate records using Software and updated information accordingly.
- Managed onboarding processes, ensuring new employees had a seamless transition into their roles.
- Controlled recruitment program by creating marketing materials, deploying recruitment tactics, and building external relationships.
- Confirmed appointments and interviews with job candidates.
- Reduced time-to-fill rates by implementing efficient sourcing strategies and prioritizing urgent hiring needs.
- Scheduled and conducted Number interviews each week.
- Reached out to qualified referral candidates to obtain applications.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
Truck Driver
Total Civil and Haulage
07.2020 - 01.2021
- 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.
Truck Driver
Thor Demolition
04.2018 - 07.2020
- 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.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
Education
Year 10 -
Capalaba State College
Capalaba, QLDSkills
- Safe Driving
- Strong Work Ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe Driving Practices
- Dependable and reliable
- Transportation safety
- Commercial driving
- Vehicle inspections
- Vehicle inspection abilities
- DOT Compliance
- Long-haul driving
- Load security
- GPS and route planning
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Inclement weather driving
Timeline
Recruitment Coordinator
Driver Hire Australia
08.2023 - 05.2024
Truck Driver
Driver Hire Australia
11.2021 - Current
Truck Driver
Total Civil and Haulage
07.2020 - 01.2021
Truck Driver
Thor Demolition
04.2018 - 07.2020
Year 10 -
Capalaba State College
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