Highly experienced heavy truck driver with over 5 years of safe transportation of goods and commodities. Proficient in operating heavy vehicles, ensuring proper load distribution, navigating various routes, and handling challenging terrain. A natural leader who excels at fostering positive customer relationships and maintaining comprehensive delivery records. Dedicated to timely and efficient goods transportation.
· Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns
· Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules
· Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route and adjust plans to meet daily targets
· Used GPS system to plan travel routes in accordance with bulk cargo transportation laws
· Removed and unloaded packages from trailer trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods
· Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials
· Maintained organized, clean and professional vehicle to protect company reputation with customers
· Pulled 26, 24, and 18 pallet semi-trailer hauling dry, chilled and frozen goods
· Used tailgates, pallet jacks and other associated equipment to deliver to Woolworth Stores.
· Managed efficient loading, unloading, and security of customer freight, taking care with fragile items and diligently bracing loads, balancing weights, and preventing shifting
· Operated End riders and pallet jacks to load and unload groceries.
· Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues, and damages.
· Maintained daily, legible Work Diary and submitted corresponding documents.
· Delivered goods to customers at both local ALDI & Woolworth Stores.
· Communicated regularly with the dispatcher to provide updates on delivery times
· Reported malfunctions, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to truck to transport.
· Delivered groceries to our customers in a safe, courteous, and timely manner
· Established and maintained outstanding relations with customers
· Reviewed and verified orders and delivery instructions to ensure accuracy
· Inspected delivery vehicles and ensured the safety and security of the loading and unloading process
· Contacted customers to confirm delivery details
· Determined placement of goods, followed safety and lifting protocols during deliveries and conducted regular safety reviews. (Ability to repeatedly lift up to 15 - 20kgs safely)
· Maintained delivery logs and records using a smartphone app.