Jason

About me:

Candidate Info :
Dear Sir / Madam,

I am a professional truck driver with extensive experience in express linehaul, general freight and perishables. I also have additional experience in warehousing and administration/sales roles that have given me a well disciplined and autonomous approach to my daily duties. I hold an MC drivers licence, BFM accreditation and a forklift licence. I can provide all government documentation, a medical certificate and a current traffic history upon request. To compliment an excellent driving record, my experience in the sales field has equipped me good communication skills and my mechanical background will assure you of regular maintenance checks and respect for your equipment and company policies.

Thank you for this opportunity to introduce myself. I welcome any further contact that will secure an interview with you and the possibility of a successful future with your company.

Kind regards,
Jason Nightingale.

Experience :
Worked As Truck Driver (MC) at XL Express (Linehaul) Pty Ltd from January 2012 to December 2012
January 2012 – December 2012: XL Express (Linehaul) Pty Ltd
947 Beaudesert Road
COOPERS PLAINS QLD 4108

Position held: Truck Driver (MC)

My role as a linehaul bulk driver is to achieve delivery deadlines between Brisbane and North Queensland centres within a designated timeframe while following strict route planning. This route involves change-overs during peak periods; otherwise the entire trip was done by a single driver on a fatigue managed 14 hour log book.

Duties include: * Intra and Interstate driving
• Manifest interpretation
• Load restraint
• Road Ranger gearbox
• Log book processing (BFM)
• Forklift operation

Worked As Truck Driver (MC) at Carlswood transport from October 2009 to December 2011
October 2009 – December 2011: Carlswood Transport
1608a Ipswich Road
ROCKLEA QLD 4075

Position held: Truck Driver (MC)

Carlswood Transport sub-contracts to Toll Express, Toll Refrigerated, NQX, Ceva and QR National. I have experience with all of these carriers of both general and perishable goods. With one week never the same I could be in North Queensland one week and Melbourne and Sydney the next. I also assisted with managerial operations.

Duties include: * Intra and Interstate driving
• Manifest interpretation
• Load restraint
• Road Ranger gearbox
• Log book processing (BFM)

February 2006 – October 2009: Hendrickson Asia Pacific
16/1048 Beaudesert Road
COOPERS PLAINS QLD 4108

Position held: Regional Sales & Service Manager

This global company is a major component supplier to Original Equipment Manufacturers in the transport industry. My daily business dealings are on both boardroom and workshop levels. The business is highly respected worldwide for sheer sales volumes and it’s extreme durability.

Duties include: * Business Development Customer Prospecting
• Service Training and Product Demonstration
• Warranty Processing and Inspection
• Production Forecasting
• Financial Analysis.

Worked As New Truck Sales at Western Star Truck Centre from July 2003 to February 2006
July 2003 – February 2006: Western Star Truck Centre
1543 Ipswich Road
ROCKLEA QLD 4106

Position held: New Truck Sales

The Western Star Truck Centre is the only dealership that is owned by Western Star Australia. My primary activity is to ensure successful sales volumes within the highly competitive line haul market and maintain our leadership in the off road sector.

Duties include: * Business Development, Customer Prospecting
* Driver Training and Product Demonstration
• Sales presentations
• Specification and Recommendations
• Finance and Leasing
• Government tender response

Worked As Truck Driver (MC) at First Fleet Express from November 1999 to July 2003
November 1999 – July 2003 First Fleet Express
38 Peterkin Street
ACACIA RIDGE QLD 4107

Position Held: Truck Driver (MC)
My role as an interstate bulk driver was to achieve delivery deadlines between Melbourne and Brisbane in a designated area following strict route planning to ensure timely arrival of express freight. This route involved change-overs during peak periods; otherwise the entire trip was done by a single driver on a standard 12 hour log book. I also did express to Sydney and assisted on local operations when required.

Duties include: * Forklift operation
• Tailgate operation
• Manifest interpretation
• Pallet reconciliation
• Loading and unloading
• Road Ranger gearbox
• Log book processing

Worked As Truck Driver (HC) at DISCOUNT FREIGHT EXPRESS from July 1993 to May 1998
July 1993 – May 1998 Discount Freight Express
45-55 Annandale Road
TULLAMARINE VIC 3043

Position Held: Truck Driver (HC)
Express freight is demanding and time critical. It is imperative that goods arrive and depart the depot in pristine condition and that all laws are obeyed in the process. My role as a pick up and delivery bulk driver was to ensure my load was secure and that the correct manifest reached the recipient within a specified time. I drove both Melbourne to Sydney and the Brisbane change-over to Dubbo NSW.

Duties include: * Forklift operation
• Tailgate operation
• Pallet reconciliation
• Manifest interpretation
• Loading and unloading
• Road Ranger gearbox

Worked As Traineeship / Truck Driver (HR) at Graham Wood Machinery from January 1986 to March 1993
January 1986 – March 1993 Graham Wood Machinery
Cnr Station & Moody Sts
KOO-WEE-RUP VIC 3981

Position Held: Traineeship / Truck Driver (HR)
I graduated from High School in November 1985 and began my working life in January 1986. My first three years were spent in the workshop repairing diesel engines, transmissions and hydraulic ancillary equipment and attending Dandenong Institute of TAFE. The following years saw a progression from spare parts to assisting in sales of Massey Ferguson tractors and aftermarket accessories, both on site and demonstrating the products in the customer’s environment.

Duties include: * Customer Service and Deliveries
• Sales and Product demonstration
• Load and restrain heavy equipment
• Log book processing
• Mechanical Repairs
• Specification
• Spare parts interpretation