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Nick Cook

Nick Cook

Mansfield,VIC

Summary

MC truck driver skilled at operating any combination of transport as well as experience in operating loaders, bobcats, backhoes, excavators. Have been an owner operator and am familiar with the servicing and maintenance program of vehicles. Am capable of on the go maintenance ; tyre changes, air leaks, electrical

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Livestock Transport

Baa Moo Haulage (Owner Operater)
01.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated transportation logistics for purchased livestock, reducing delays and minimizing costs.
  • Safely transported livestock between pastures using trailers or horseback riding techniques depending on the terrain and distance.

Bus Driver

Mansfield Mount Buller Bus Lines
09.2023 - Current

Transport of people and their luggage from Mansfield to Mount Buller and return. This involves driving in a hazardous area ; Snow and ice


  • Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
  • Communicated regularly with central dispatch teams to report delays and route changes.
  • Ensured timely arrivals and departures by strictly adhering to schedules and effectively managing unforeseen circumstances.
  • Maintained open communication lines with dispatchers to report any delays, accidents or emergencies encountered while on the road.

Livestock Transport

Baa Moo Haulage (Owner Operator)
01.2019 - 01.2023

Transport of Livestock Australia wide as a Sub Contractor. Operating a variety of vehicles up to road train configurations. This included travelling on out back roads, mountain areas. It involved the coordination of logistics for loading and unloading of livestock


  • Contributed to smooth livestock transportation processes by organizing cattle according to destination requirements.

Truck Driver

Sholze Bulk Haulage
06.2018 - 01.2019
  • Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Transport of bulk goods, predominitly hay and grain, Australia wide operating up to road Trains

Low Loader Driver

Walsh's Earthmoving
04.2018 - 06.2018

Transport of Machinery from site to site. Anything from small implements to large excavators and dozers


Maintain safety when loading and unloading machinery


Adhere to restraining regulatios

Truck Driver

Grimison Livestock Transport
02.2014 - 04.2018

Transport of Livestock Australia wide operating up to Road Train vehicles

  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • 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.

Education

High School Diploma -

Salesian College
Sunbury, VIC
11.1988

Skills

  • Clean Driving Record
  • MC Licence
  • Weather condition driving
  • Pre-Trip Inspections
  • Route Planning
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Commercial driving
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Vehicle Inspection

Certification

  • MC License - 20 years

Timeline

Bus Driver

Mansfield Mount Buller Bus Lines
09.2023 - Current

Livestock Transport

Baa Moo Haulage (Owner Operater)
01.2023 - Current

Livestock Transport

Baa Moo Haulage (Owner Operator)
01.2019 - 01.2023

Truck Driver

Sholze Bulk Haulage
06.2018 - 01.2019

Low Loader Driver

Walsh's Earthmoving
04.2018 - 06.2018

Truck Driver

Grimison Livestock Transport
02.2014 - 04.2018

High School Diploma -

Salesian College
Nick Cook