Patrick Gillies
Burpengary ,QLD
Summary
Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning Type field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 24+ years in logistics.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Interstate Long Haul Truck Driver
24/7 Transport
02.2024 - Current
- Reduced fuel consumption with strategic trip planning and efficient driving techniques.
- Trained new drivers on company policies, safety procedures, and best practices for efficient long-haul operations.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Removed and unloaded packages from Type trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
- Recovered vehicles, completed private tows, and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
- Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
- Answered roadside assistance calls for tows and other vehicle support.
Interstate Long Haul Truck Driver
JAG FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere by assisting fellow drivers with route planning tips, technical advice, or sharing best practices for efficient driving.
- Reduced fuel consumption with strategic trip planning and efficient driving techniques.
- Trained new drivers on company policies, safety procedures, and best practices for efficient long-haul operations.
- Coordinated effectively with shipping companies for smooth transfers of cargo at loading docks or distribution centers.
- Collaborated closely with dispatchers for real-time updates on route changes or delays due to weather or traffic conditions.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
- Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
- Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
- Answered roadside assistance calls for tows and other vehicle support.
- Recovered vehicles, completed private tows, and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
Interstate Long Haul Truck Driver
Simmons Logistics
08.2010 - 08.2023
- Ensured cargo safety through proper loading, securing, and monitoring of freight during transit.
- Reduced fuel consumption with strategic trip planning and efficient driving techniques.
- Collaborated closely with dispatchers for real-time updates on route changes or delays due to weather or traffic conditions.
- Minimized downtime by performing minor vehicle repairs en route when necessary, ensuring prompt arrival at destinations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
- Removed and unloaded packages from Type trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
- Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
- Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
- Answered roadside assistance calls for tows and other vehicle support.
- Recovered vehicles, completed private tows, and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
Education
Hato Paora College
Fielding New Zealand Skills
- Safe Driving
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Defensive Driving
- Vehicle Inspection
- Logbook Maintenance
- Weather Adaptation
- Permit Compliance
- Strong Work Ethic
- Dependable and reliable
- Safe Driving Practices
- Long-haul driving
- Vehicle inspections
- DOT Compliance
- Load security
- Equipment Operation
- Customer-Oriented
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Trailer maintenance
- Delivery Scheduling
- Vehicle systems
- Route Management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Tractor-Trailer Operation
- Dependable and Cooperative
- Customer Relations
- Trailer Coupling and Uncoupling
- Assisting customers
- Documentation skills
- Load Inspection
- Visual Inspection
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- State and Federal Regulations
- Preventive Maintenance
- Truck Driving
- CB Radio Communication
- Vehicle Service Documentation
- Quantity and Quality Assessments
- Route Navigation Software
- Cargo-Specific Procedures
- Cargo Security
- Accident Documentation
Timeline
Interstate Long Haul Truck Driver
24/7 Transport
02.2024 - Current
Interstate Long Haul Truck Driver
JAG FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS
08.2023 - 02.2024
Interstate Long Haul Truck Driver
Simmons Logistics
08.2010 - 08.2023
Hato Paora College
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