PARMINDER SINGH
Perth,WA
Summary
Motivated driving truck proficient at driving broad range of commercial trucks. i was working in cold chain as a truck driver. Resourceful and customer-focused transportation specialist with 2 years of experience building client relations, supporting operations, managing logistics and handling distribution. Results-oriented in high-stress situations with talents in driving multiple types of trucks.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver
SLR Trans
Brisbane, Qld
04.2021 - 12.2023
- Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
- Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
- Utilized pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload materials off trucks.
- Managed unexpected emergencies and route changes with calm and professionalism.
- Provided top product shipment delivery quality control, eliminating downtime, and maximizing revenue.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
- Reported all accidents or violations to management immediately upon occurrence.
- Provided customer service by responding to inquiries about services offered or directions to destination locations.
- Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
- Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicles.
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Measured temperature of haul and refrigerated area of truck, keeping cold items fresh.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Fulfilled back haul orders and spotted trailers in loading yard.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Wall and floor tiles
ENTREPRENEUR EDUCATION
Gold Coast, QLDSkills
- Load Security
- Document Management
- Safe Driving
- Route Management
- Delivery Scheduling
- Equipment Operation
- Refrigerated Trailers Operation
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Trip Planning
- Doubles and Triples Specialist
- Inclement Weather Driving
Certification
MC Automatic License
scissor lift
white card
certificate 3 in tiling
Timeline
Truck Driver
SLR Trans
04.2021 - 12.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Wall and floor tiles
ENTREPRENEUR EDUCATION
MC Automatic License
scissor lift
white card
certificate 3 in tiling
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