Timothy Coombes
Goulburn,NSW
Summary
Accomplished Truck Driver with extensive experience at Jones Transport Pty Ltd, skilled in route planning and safety compliance. Proven ability to optimize delivery schedules while maintaining high customer satisfaction. Mechanically trained to address minor issues, ensuring vehicle performance and reliability. Strong communicator, adept at building relationships with clients and dispatch teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2002
2002
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver
Jones Transport Pty Ltd
GOULBURN
09.2022 - Current
- Operated heavy-duty trucks to transport goods across various routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of deliveries and vehicle maintenance records.
- Adhered to all local traffic laws and safety regulations while driving.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch to coordinate timely pickups and deliveries.
- Assisted in loading and unloading cargo at distribution centers and customer sites.
- Managed route planning to optimize delivery schedules and reduce delays.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Managed personal driving time according to Hours of Service regulations.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
Truck Driver
Southern Transport Services
GOULBURN
08.2019 - 09.2022
- Operated heavy-duty trucks to transport goods across various routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of deliveries and vehicle maintenance records.
- Adhered to all local traffic laws and safety regulations while driving.
- Assisted in loading and unloading cargo at distribution centers and customer sites.
- Managed route planning to optimize delivery schedules and reduce delays.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Managed personal driving time according to Hours of Service regulations.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
- Managed unexpected emergencies and route changes with calm and professionalism.
Truck Driver
Kerdan Haulage
Nowra , NSW
01.2016 - 09.2019
- Operated heavy-duty trucks to transport goods across various routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of deliveries and vehicle maintenance records.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Managed personal driving time according to Hours of Service regulations.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
- Operated long-haul trucks across multiple states, ensuring timely deliveries.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance activities.
- Delivered goods promptly in a courteous manner while maintaining customer satisfaction.
- Performed minor repairs and maintenance tasks when needed on equipment or truck.
Education
Bomaderry High
Bomaderry, NSWSkills
- Vehicle inspection
- Route planning
- Cargo loading
- Safety compliance
- Ability to use a variety of equipment( fork lifts, pallet jacks, scanners and multiple transport applications)
- Mechanically trained, ability to fix minor issues when they arise
Certification
- MC Licence
- Forklift Licence
Timeline
Truck Driver
Jones Transport Pty Ltd
09.2022 - Current
Truck Driver
Southern Transport Services
08.2019 - 09.2022
Truck Driver
Kerdan Haulage
01.2016 - 09.2019
Bomaderry High