Truck Driver Service

Pushpinder (Paul) Hothi

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Calgary, AB, T3K 0A7

Cell: 403-***-****

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Career Objective

Moved from the USA in 2019 and looking for full-time employment locally in the trucking industry where I can interact positively and professionally with clients, customers and co- workers.

Skills & Abilities

• Class 3Q license (Alberta) – with air brake endorsement and Class A license (USA) – 27+ years trucking experience with clean driving record.

• Excellent Customer Service Skills: Provide kind, safe and courteous service to all clients and customers while communicating professionally and effectively at all times.

• Good Technical Skills: Experienced in using electronic logbooks and proficient in the use of technology.

• Excellent Problem Solver: Able to work independently and take initiative to handle and resolve high stress situations using tact and sound judgement.

• Personal Skills: Responsible, Reliable, Organized, Committed, Punctual, Ethical, Problem-Solver, Analytical, and Team Player.

• Strong Communications and Interpersonal Skills: Able to read, write and speak clearly in English, Punjabi, and Hindi. Possess a positive enthusiastic personality and enjoy interacting with individuals of various backgrounds and personalities.

• Physically fit and strong with the ability to lift 100lbs easily. Work Experience

Shunting Driver / Yard Maintenance

Bison Transport Jan 2020 - Current

• Preform shunting duties - responsible safe and timely handling of inbound and outbound trailers within the yard, move trailers to and from the dock doors, and park and organize equipment in the yard, while performing and logging basic inspections.

• Conduct a yard check, recording trailer numbers, fuel levels, trailer contents, and seal numbers.

• Conduct reefer checks including unit number, reefer settings and fuel levels. Owner/Operator

Hothi Express LLC 1996 – 2019

• 23 years experience in long haul shipments with clean driving record.

• Picked up and delivered orders for commercial customers while operating truck and trailer safely and in accordance with safety rules and regulations measures at all times.

• Experienced in using electronic logbook and city maps/GPS system safely to locate client warehouses in various cities across the USA and Canada.

• Completed daily vehicle inspections and general maintenance duties, as needed.

• Addressed customer concerns and issues in a courteous professional manner. Pushpinder Hothi Page 2

Cement Mixer/Truck Driver

Builders Concrete 2002 – 2003

• Drove cement truck/mixer and delivered cement to construction sites.

• Operated mixer and poured concrete, as instructed.

• Washed and cleaned mixer after each delivery, ensuring truck exterior and chute are washed out thoroughly, and chip off dried concrete completely preparing for next trip. Dispatch

Hothi Express LLC 1998 - 2001

• Searched for loads and negotiated pricing with brokers/clients and assigned drivers to a fleet of over 15 trucks.

• Make appropriate appointments with clients for pick up and deliveries.

• Completed necessary paperwork for all loads.

• Processed payments for drivers.

• Responsible for maintenance of trucks and arranged for necessary repairs as needed. Truck Driver

Banning Trucking 1993 - 1996

• Picked up and delivered orders to commercial customers as assigned. Constable/Bodyguard to Superintendent

Punjab Police Service (India) 1987 – 1991

• Assigned to provide personal protection and bodyguard service at all times to the Superintendent of Police, Kapurthala, Punjab.

• Primary responsibilities included daily pick up of SP from residence and transporting him to various location safely including the district office, meetings, field jobs, specials functions, and public appearances, ensuring his safety at all times, and returning him safely to his residence.

• Provided adhoc bodyguard and transportation service for the SP’s family as requested by SP when travelling outside his residence on personal matters, staying by their side while protecting them and scanning the surrounding areas for safety issues.

• Patrolling and general policing duties on highways ensuring public safety. Education

Matriculation Diploma September 1981

Punjab School Education Board (Chandigarh, India)

Bachelor of Arts September 1986

Guru Nanak Dev University (Amritsar, India)

Commendation Certificate January 1988

Punjab Police, India

References

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