Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Qualifications Experience
References
Timeline
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Paul Wells

Erskine

Summary

Bringing hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history in transportation positions. Proficient in operating road trains (quads & triples), B doubles, side-tippers, end tippers, as well as loading, securing and unloading products with maximum efficiency. Well-organized and knowledgeable in meeting customer needs, coordinating paperwork and meeting company objectives.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Truck Driver

Hanson Australia
Byford, WA
10.2022 - Current
  • Improved on-time delivery rates by effectively planning and executing efficient driving routes.
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • 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.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Reduced fuel expenses through careful route planning and diligent monitoring of vehicle maintenance needs.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
  • 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.

Truck Driver

WA Sand Supply & Haulage
04.2021 - Current
  • Cartage of various product throughout the Perth Metropolitan and surrounding area

Truck Driver

Western Freight Services
07.2021 - 04.2021
  • Cartage of fresh produce (B-Double) from Perth Metro to the Midwest

Owner Director

Wells Touch Pty Ltd T/A Detailing & Cleaning Services
07.2020 - 07.2021
  • Automotive & marine detailing using various polishing tools and materials
  • Marketing & Advertising

Truck Driver / Assistant Manager

Patience Sandland Pty Ltd
01.2019 - 05.2020
  • Carting a variety of sands and gravels around the Geraldton area
  • Providing Quotes
  • Answering Phone
  • Taking orders and coordinating of deliveries
  • Bank Reconcilation

MC Truck Driver

Qube Ports & Bulk Pty Ltd
12.2018 - 01.2019
  • Carting a variety of mineral sands around the Midwest

MC Truck Driver

Aghaul Logistics Pty Ltd
04.2018 - 12.2018
  • Carting grain, fertilisers, sands and other products throughout the Southwest

Used car salesman

Mandurah Auto Pty Ltd & Peel Honda & Subaru
02.2017 - 04.2018
  • Used car sales

Agitator Truck Driver

BGC Concrete
07.2014 - 01.2017
  • Delivery of concrete to job sites around Mandurah and surrounding areas
  • Bringing loads up to the required slump as needed on site
  • Cleaning agitator truck.

MC Roadtrain Driver

BGC Contracting – Koolyanobbing/Windarling Iron Ore Mine Site
07.2013 - 07.2014
  • Operating triple side tippers, carting iron ore – 18 speed Road Ranger
  • Self-loading with WA600 Loader

MC Roadtrain Driver

Patience Bulk Haulage
02.2011 - 07.2013
  • Transportation of iron ore from mine site to mine site rail head – Quad Roadtrain with side-tippers
  • Comply with strict mine site regulations and OH&S requirements

Proprietor / Manager

Walcha Caravan Park
11.2009 - 02.2011
  • General park management, including customer service, bookings, park enquiries and site allocations
  • General repairs and maintenance
  • Management of cleaning/grounds staff

Farm Hand

PW & PJ Thomas
10.2005 - 11.2009
  • General farm work including broad acre farming
  • Operation of 4x4 tractors, spray rigs and air seeder equipment

Sub-contractor Truck Driver

Toll West Transport
01.2001 - 10.2005
  • Delivery and loading/unloading of general freight

Truck Driver

Wells Bros Cartage
01.1994 - 01.2001
  • Cartage of grain, fertilisers, sands and gravels throughout the Midwest
  • Loading of trucks

Apprentice Boiler Maker

Twoomey’s Engineering
11.1988 - 01.1994
  • Completed Boilermaker Welder Apprenticeship, then stayed on as Qualified Tradesman
  • Metal fabrication and welding of vehicle tray tops, tow bars etc

Education

Completed Year 10 -

Geraldton Senior High School
Geraldton, WA

Skills

  • MC Licence
  • Fatigue Management
  • Maritme Security Identification Card
  • Front end loader ticket
  • Safe Driving
  • Forklift Operation
  • Flatbed Trailers

Qualifications Experience

  • Qualified Boilermaker Welder
  • MC Truck Driver
  • Wheel Loader Ticket
  • Forklift Ticket
  • Roadtrain End Tipper & Side Tipper Trailers & Agitator Truck Experience
  • Farm & Tractor Experience
  • Front End Loader Ticket
  • Caravan Park Proprietor and Manager
  • Automotive & Marine Detailer

References

  • Ross Johnson, 0428 939 757
  • Andrew Thomas, 0427 615 297
  • Peter Donkin, 0412 236 824

Timeline

Truck Driver

Hanson Australia
10.2022 - Current

Truck Driver

Western Freight Services
07.2021 - 04.2021

Truck Driver

WA Sand Supply & Haulage
04.2021 - Current

Owner Director

Wells Touch Pty Ltd T/A Detailing & Cleaning Services
07.2020 - 07.2021

Truck Driver / Assistant Manager

Patience Sandland Pty Ltd
01.2019 - 05.2020

MC Truck Driver

Qube Ports & Bulk Pty Ltd
12.2018 - 01.2019

MC Truck Driver

Aghaul Logistics Pty Ltd
04.2018 - 12.2018

Used car salesman

Mandurah Auto Pty Ltd & Peel Honda & Subaru
02.2017 - 04.2018

Agitator Truck Driver

BGC Concrete
07.2014 - 01.2017

MC Roadtrain Driver

BGC Contracting – Koolyanobbing/Windarling Iron Ore Mine Site
07.2013 - 07.2014

MC Roadtrain Driver

Patience Bulk Haulage
02.2011 - 07.2013

Proprietor / Manager

Walcha Caravan Park
11.2009 - 02.2011

Farm Hand

PW & PJ Thomas
10.2005 - 11.2009

Sub-contractor Truck Driver

Toll West Transport
01.2001 - 10.2005

Truck Driver

Wells Bros Cartage
01.1994 - 01.2001

Apprentice Boiler Maker

Twoomey’s Engineering
11.1988 - 01.1994

Completed Year 10 -

Geraldton Senior High School
Paul Wells