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TruckDriver
Roger Kite

Roger Kite

Phillip,ACT

Summary

Diligent truck driver with solid background in safe and efficient transportation. Successfully navigated diverse routes and maintained timely deliveries under various conditions. Demonstrated reliability and strong problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments.

Knowledgeable Hazardous goods driver with extensive experience in safely transporting hazardous materials. Proven track record of maintaining compliance with safety regulations and ensuring timely deliveries. Demonstrated expertise in vehicle maintenance and proficient in emergency response procedures.

Professional driver with strong background in operating tanker trucks. Demonstrates high level of safety awareness, reliable navigation skills, and efficient time management. Adept at working within team, adapting to changing demands, and consistently achieving results. Prioritizes compliance with regulations and maintains strong communication with dispatch and clients.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Market Gardener

Self Employed
04.2023 - Current
  • Ensured timely delivery of fresh produce to clients by coordinating efficient transportation logistics with local distributors.
  • Achieved higher quality produce with proper soil management practices and optimal fertilization schedules.
  • Expanded marketing reach by launching a successful social media presence showcasing daily farm activities and updates on harvests.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers by providing excellent service at farmers markets and other retail outlets.
  • Consistently met market demands by efficiently managing crop rotations, harvesting, and sales operations.
  • Improved soil health through the addition of organic matter, composting, and cover cropping techniques.
  • Water, pruned and groomed plants and trees to maintain health and attractiveness.
  • Unloaded plants and nursery items from delivery trucks.
  • Transplanted seedlings and young plants to promote growth and prepare plants for sale or transfer to other locations.
  • Inspected equipment and machinery to identify and schedule repair and maintenance, managing wear and tear.
  • Inspected plants to identify for signs of disease or infestation and address problems early.
  • Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees, and grass.
  • Assisted with operating tractors and forklifts to transport plants and soil and perform grading.

Truck Driver

IHT
02.2022 - 02.2023
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • 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.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Operated tipper trailers and floats, moving demolition debri and excavators.

Truck Driver

CIBR Logistics
09.2021 - 01.2022

local deliveries in a semi with taughtliner trailer

  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.

Field Officer

Australian Bureau of Statistics
04.2021 - 09.2021
  • Improved field operations efficiency by implementing innovative data collection and reporting techniques.
  • Managed multiple priorities effectively while adhering to deadlines under challenging conditions in the field.
  • completed three extensive workload areas gathering information and ensuring all clients completed the national census.

Truck Driver

Canberra Country Freight
01.2020 - 03.2021
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • 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.
  • delivered and picked up loads of timber and general goods in a semi trailer to and from intrastate areas.

Truck Driver

Booths Transport
01.2019 - 07.2019

Pick up and deliver milk in tankers from dairy farms to factory in singles, b doubles and road trains.

  • 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.
  • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.

Truck Driver

Reeves Transport
03.2018 - 12.2018

Pick up and deliver milk in tankers from dairy farms to factory in singles,b doubles and road trains

  • 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.

Truck Driver

Bobbins Transport
10.2016 - 02.2018
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
  • Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.

Farmer

Self Employed
11.2015 - 10.2016

I established a nut farm with 500 nut trees.

  • Enforced proper storage of crops, fertilizers and materials used in agricultural production.
  • Selected and purchased supplies and equipment such as seed, farm machinery, and livestock.
  • Improved overall farm efficiency with the adoption of modern agricultural technology and equipment.

Hazmat Tanker Driver

XpressTanker Solutions
10.2014 - 11.2015

transporting Dangeous Goods using a B double tanker.

  • Handled emergency situations calmly and professionally while exercising sound judgment in decision making under pressure.
  • Enhanced safety protocols by conducting thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles and equipment.
  • Safeguarded public safety through meticulous adherence to hazardous material handling procedures during both normal operations and emergency response situations.

Hazmat Tanker Driver

Toll
04.2012 - 09.2014
  • Handled emergency situations calmly and professionally while exercising sound judgment in decision making under pressure.
  • Enhanced safety protocols by conducting thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles and equipment.
  • Safeguarded public safety through meticulous adherence to hazardous material handling procedures during both normal operations and emergency response situations.
  • Maintained compliance with federal regulations by accurately completing driver logs, inspection reports, and other required documentation.
  • Performed regular inspections on tanker trucks, identifying issues requiring repair.

Hazmat Tanker Driver

Scotts Tanker Division
01.2008 - 03.2012
  • Safeguarded public safety through meticulous adherence to hazardous material handling procedures during both normal operations and emergency response situations.
  • Performed regular inspections on tanker trucks, identifying issues requiring repair.
  • Reduced the risk of accidents by consistently practicing defensive driving strategies and maintaining awareness of surrounding traffic conditions.
  • Handled emergency situations calmly and professionally while exercising sound judgment in decision making under pressure.
  • Enhanced safety protocols by conducting thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles and equipment.

Truck Driver

Carkeet Transport
02.2005 - 12.2007
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • 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.

Linehaul Driver

Doons Transport
01.2004 - 02.2006
  • Demonstrated professionalism in all interactions with customers, representing the company in a positive manner at all times.
  • Mentored new drivers on best practices for safe driving techniques, fostering a culture of responsibility within the team environment.
  • Adapted rapidly to changing conditions or situations during transit, demonstrating flexibility when faced with unforeseen challenges or obstacles enroute.
  • Assisted in implementing GPS tracking technology into daily operations, streamlining communications between drivers and dispatchers while improving overall operational efficiency.

Primary Transport Contractor

J&A Wholesalers
01.1984 - 12.2003
  • Delivered high-quality work on time and within budget, earning positive feedback from clients.
  • Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines and budgets.
  • Coordinated timely delivery of materials and resources to job sites, preventing delays in project timelines.

Truck Driver

J&A Wholesalers
01.1982 - 01.1984
  • 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.
  • Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
  • 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.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bega High School
Bega, NSW
12-1980

Skills

  • Farm equipment operation
  • Customer Relations
  • Food Safety Regulations
  • Training staff
  • Safe Driving
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Self-motivation and discipline
  • Safe Driving Practices
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Load security
  • Inclement weather driving
  • Customer-Oriented
  • Mechanical Knowledge
  • Basic Computer Literacy
  • Load securing proficiency
  • Defensive Driving Techniques
  • Decision-Making Competence
  • Delivery Scheduling
  • Logistics Planning
  • Hazardous Materials Handling
  • Cargo Handling
  • Tractor-trailer driving specialist

Timeline

Market Gardener

Self Employed
04.2023 - Current

Truck Driver

IHT
02.2022 - 02.2023

Truck Driver

CIBR Logistics
09.2021 - 01.2022

Field Officer

Australian Bureau of Statistics
04.2021 - 09.2021

Truck Driver

Canberra Country Freight
01.2020 - 03.2021

Truck Driver

Booths Transport
01.2019 - 07.2019

Truck Driver

Reeves Transport
03.2018 - 12.2018

Truck Driver

Bobbins Transport
10.2016 - 02.2018

Farmer

Self Employed
11.2015 - 10.2016

Hazmat Tanker Driver

XpressTanker Solutions
10.2014 - 11.2015

Hazmat Tanker Driver

Toll
04.2012 - 09.2014

Hazmat Tanker Driver

Scotts Tanker Division
01.2008 - 03.2012

Truck Driver

Carkeet Transport
02.2005 - 12.2007

Linehaul Driver

Doons Transport
01.2004 - 02.2006

Primary Transport Contractor

J&A Wholesalers
01.1984 - 12.2003

Truck Driver

J&A Wholesalers
01.1982 - 01.1984

High School Diploma -

Bega High School
Roger Kite