Trevor Stokes
NQD & Co
Home Hill,QLD
Summary
Experienced commercial truck driver with a strong record of safe driving, load securing, and accurate shipping documentation. Skilled in route planning, customer service, and compliance with transport regulations.
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
1 Year 9 Months- Operated commercial truck to support safe, timely pickup and delivery of freight.
- Inspected vehicle readiness prior to trips, documented defects, and reported maintenance needs promptly to support safe operations.
- Reviewed bills of lading, manifests, and shipping paperwork to maintain shipping documentation accuracy.
- Secured cargo using proper loading and tie-down procedures to maintain safe, damage-free transport.
Driver/Operator
17 Years 8 Months- Operated transport vehicles safely, maintaining compliance with road rules and company safety procedures.
- Inspected vehicles before departures, identifying defects and completing required logbook documentation.
- Coordinated route schedules and delivery priorities to support timely freight movement.
- Loaded and secured cargo using correct restraint methods to prevent damage in transit.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch and customers to confirm delivery status and resolve delays.
- Adhered to fatigue management requirements, rest breaks, and chain-of-responsibility standards.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Loading and unloading of bulk Dangerous Goods
- Maintaining accurate records of Dangerous Goods
- Team work applied daily to ensure effective outcomes.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Safe driving
Strong work ethic
Self-motivation and discipline
Safe driving practices
Dependable and reliable
Commercial driving
Long-haul driving
Route planning
Decision-making
Customer-oriented
Accurate record keeping
Load securing proficiency
Delivery scheduling
Logistics planning
Hazardous materials handling
Heavy lifting
Adherence to regulations
Cargo handling
Route logs
Tractor-trailer driving specialist
Trailer maintenance
Document management
Emergency response readiness
Customer service
Time management
Logbook management
Loading and unloading
Basic maintenance
Weather awareness
Timeline
Truck Driver
NQD & Co
12.2024 - 09.2026
Driver/Operator
Kalari Transport
03.2007 - 11.2024
LAIDLEY High SCHOOL
High School Diploma