Robert

About me:

Candidate Info :
I have been in the transport industry my whole life and driving for 15 years. I love driving trucks particularly heading west off the coast.

I ideally would love to do day shift work, particularly running west or changeovers.

I am happy to take on casual or relief work, one-off work and not really looking for full-time work.

I hold BFM, a forklift ticket, a White Card. I have a lot of experience doing express general freight.

I have an excellent driving record and pride myself on my driving skills. I always get the job done efficiently and legally.

My weakness is driving trailers that need to be tarped – I have no experience in tarping.
I also struggle with changing between day and night shift, I prefer to start the morning and drive into the evening.
My greatest achievement is my kids.

Experience :
Worked As CARER FOR CHILDREN at HOME LOOKING AFTER CHILDREN from June 2020 to till now
Stayed home to care for children while wife ran her own business. Now has staff to do the work etc.

Worked As Linehaul MC Express Driver at XL Express (Linehaul) Pty Ltd from January 2019 to May 2020
Schedule working hours to comply with legislation and transit times required.
B-Double Linehaul Driver (NSW and QLD)
Undertake Sydney Express run.
Undertake Mackay Express run.

Worked As MC Linehaul Changeover Driver at Rocky’s Own Transport from September 2018 to January 2019
Apple Tree Creek and Torbanlea changeovers
Gained experience in refrigerated freight
Delivery of freight to markets

Worked As Linehaul MC Express Driver at XL Express (Linehaul) Pty Ltd from February 2016 to September 2018
Schedule working hours to comply with legislation and transit times required.
Accurate and timely completion of legislative and company paperwork requirements.
B-Double Linehaul Driver (QLD East coast)
Undertake Brisbane, Maryborough, Bundaberg, Rockhampton express run.
Undertake Mackay Express run.
Occasional Bowen or FNQ Express

Worked As YARD HAND at XL Express Transport from September 2014 to February 2016
Management of linehaul fleet maintenance.
Constantly monitoring trucks for required maintenance and ensuring maintenance was scheduled around operational requirements.
Liaise with team members whilst working autonomously.
Ensuring maintenance was undertaken within strict timeframe requirements.
Ensuring trucks were serviced on time and liaising with management and service providers daily.

Worked As Local Delivery Driver at Region peak transport from August 2014 to September 2014

Worked As Linehaul Driver at xl express from August 2013 to August 2014
August 2013 – March 2014 XL Express Linehaul Driver
• B-Double Linehaul Driver (East coast)

Worked As Broiler Transport Driver at Darwalla Milling Company from June 2011 to August 2013
June 2011 – August 2013 Darwalla Milling Company Broiler Transport Driver
• Northern NSW B-Double trailer driver.
• Some local work

Worked As Changeover B-Double Driver at rockys own transport from July 2010 to June 2011
July 2010 – June 2011 Rockys Own Transport Changeover B-Double Driver
• Apple Tree Creek and Torbanlea changeovers
• Gained some experience in refrigerated freight
• Delivery of freight to markets

Worked As Driving at drivers from July 2010 to July 2010
Casual driver

Worked As Local Trailer Driver (Casual) at Paloga Transport from June 2009 to July 2010
June 2009 – July 2010 Paloga Transport Local Trailer Driver (Casual)
• Local pickup and delivery of freight
• Built customer relationships, and further developed organisational skills
• Expanded extensive knowledge of Brisbane
• Gained understanding of delivery/pick-up scheduling and resource allocation
• Gained office experience working as relief customer service manager.

Worked As Changeover B-Double Driver at sj sanders from February 2008 to June 2009
February 2008 – June 2009 SJ Sanders Changeover B-Double Driver
• Apple Tree Creek Changeovers 3-4 times a week (Night Shift)
• Gladstone 1-2 time a week (Night Shift)
• Gained B-Double & Changeover driving experience
• Minor mechanical repairs whilst on the road where required

Worked As Driving at Direct Freight Express from June 2007 to January 2008
Local Driver

Worked As Diesel Mechanic at Direct Freight from February 2006 to June 2007
Mechanic

Worked As HV Diesel Mechanic at Direct Freight Express from February 2006 to June 2007
February 2006 – June 2007 Direct Freight Express HV Diesel Mechanic
• General Maintenance and repairs of local Japanese Trucks and minor breakdowns of American trucks and trailers.
• Some driving experience gained – local work and B Double changeover.
• Interaction with parts suppliers and company management.

Worked As HV Diesel Mechanic at Loves Diesel Mechanical Services from March 2005 to February 2006
March 2005 – February 2006 Loves Diesel Mechanical Services
HV Diesel Mechanic
• General Maintenance & repairs of American trucks for a large freight company and smaller operators.
• Interaction with customers and parts suppliers

Worked As HV Diesel Mechanic at arrows Express from November 2002 to March 2005
November 2002 – March 2005 Arrows Express HV Diesel Mechanic
• Completed Apprenticeship
• General Maintenance and repairs of Japanese and European Trucks
• Breakdowns
• Occasional Pickup/Delivery of freight
• Formed relationships with clients, and developed customer service skills.

Worked As Australia Apprentice Heavy Vehicle (Diesel) Mechanic at Lease One Corporation from April 1999 to October 2002
April 1999-October 2002 Lease One Corporation Australia Apprentice Heavy Vehicle (Diesel) Mechanic