Work History

• 1/2012 - 12/2012

  XL Express (Linehaul) Pty Ltd

  Truck Driver (MC): 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

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• 10/2009 - 12/2011

  Carlswood transport

  Truck Driver (MC): 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.

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• 7/2003 - 2/2006

  Western Star Truck Centre

  New Truck Sales: 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

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• 11/1999 - 7/2003

  First Fleet Express

  Truck Driver (MC): 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

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• 7/1993 - 5/1998

  DISCOUNT FREIGHT EXPRESS

  Truck Driver (HC): 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

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• 1/1986 - 3/1993

  Graham Wood Machinery

  Traineeship / Truck Driver (HR): 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

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