Darren Hodges
Collinswood, SA,SA
Summary
Dedicated driver with a clean record and extensive experience. Expert in GPS navigation and route planning, ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining strong customer rapport. Recognised for upholding safety protocols and achieving high customer satisfaction through professionalism and reliability in all transportation services.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Driver
Garden Grove
09.2019 - 06.2025
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilised GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations including log book.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness within the vehicle''s interior/exterior appearance, providing a professional image for the company at all times.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
Driver
Hanson Construction Materials
04.2006 - 09.2019
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanour during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate transportation schedules.
- Maintained clean and organized vehicle, enhancing professional image of company.
Driver
Star Track Express
10.2001 - 10.2006
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of geography and local roads for optimal route selection.
- Communicated with customers to provide delivery updates and confirm delivery locations.
- Enhanced vehicle longevity with regular maintenance checks and repairs as needed.
- Boosted company reputation through excellent driving record free from accidents or violations over an extended period of time.
- Maintained accurate delivery records, ensuring all packages were accounted for and delivered to the correct recipients.
- Handled fragile materials carefully, resulting in minimal damage claims from customers during transit period.
- Reduced delivery times with careful planning and route optimisation.
- Kept detailed logs of deliveries, mileage, and fuel consumption, contributing to accurate record-keeping.
Driver
Golden Riverland Express
01.2006 - 04.2006
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Improved customer satisfaction by maintaining punctuality and adhering to strict delivery schedules.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust through professionalism and reliability in transportation services provided.
- Obtained signatures from customers upon delivery of goods.
- Assisted in loading and unloading goods, ensuring they were securely fastened and undamaged upon arrival.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parafield Gardens High School
Parafield Gardens, SASkills
- Time management
- Valid Driver's license
- Customer service
- Clean driving record
- Punctual and reliable
- City and non-city driving
- GPS and route planning
- Loading and unloading
- Safety protocols
- Vehicle inspection
- Safety management
- Route planning
- Traffic law observation
- Vehicle maintenance
- Customer rapport
- Attention to detail
- MC vehicles expertise
- Daily logging
- Load securing
- Safe driving techniques
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
White Card
Flinders Port Card
MSIC card
Basic Fatigue Management
Low Loader Load Restraint Course
Cert II and III in Transport and Logistics (road transport)
Dealing with Difficult Situations
Cert I in Transport and Logistics (road transport)
Timeline
Driver
Garden Grove
09.2019 - 06.2025
Driver
Hanson Construction Materials
04.2006 - 09.2019
Driver
Golden Riverland Express
01.2006 - 04.2006
Driver
Star Track Express
10.2001 - 10.2006
High School Diploma -
Parafield Gardens High School
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