JIM HERBERT
*** ******** **** ***** *****, AB *********@****.** 780-***-****
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BUS DRIVER TRUCK DRIVER FORKLIFT DRIVER FLAT DECK DRIVER
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
An experienced and dynamic professional driver looking to join (Insert Company Name) as a Coach Driver where my skills and experienced background will be indispensable. Unsurpassed work ethic, with 25 years of commercial driving experience and over 2 years driving a school bus. Highly skilled in transportation logistics and route planning, consistently achieving on-time deliveries and maintaining a high rate of customer satisfaction. Flawless driving record with zero accidents or incidents in the last 10 years.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Driving
Vehicle Inspection
Traffic Laws
Time Management
Navigation
Inventory Management
Bus Operation
Safety Inspection
Lift Deployment
Dispatch Radio
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cunningham Transport - Edmonton, AB 2020 – Current
School Bus Driver
Transport children safely to and from school and assist all passengers with special needs entering and exiting the bus
Help load and unload equipment, schoolbags, suitcases, or other cargo belonging to each passenger into and from the storage area
Ensure all students comply with safety regulations
Communicate with school and transportation services as needed
Render first aid in the event of an emergency on board the bus
Be attentive to traffic and weather conditions and ensuring passenger safety
Follow the planned route and schedule for departure times and stops
Regularly check vehicle safety such as tires, brakes, turn signals, mechanical equipment, etc.
Monitor and report fuel consumption, mileage, and passenger numbers
Armor Machine & Manufacturing LTD - Edmonton, AB 2019 –2020
Driver
Drove a 5 ton flat deck truck to pick up raw metal parts and deliver finished machine components
Transported loads securely with down straps and load bars
Performed daily inspections pre- and post-trip with required documentation
Scheduled deliver dates and times with receivers when required
Processed all paperwork for bill of landing
Navigated traffic conditions in an organized manner to achieve scheduling efficiency
Ace Courier - Edmonton, AB 2002– 2019
Driver/Dispatcher
Loaded, transported, and delivered items to clients or businesses in a safe timely manner
Reviewed orders before and after delivery to ensure orders were complete, the charges were correct, and the customer was satisfied
Assisted with loading and unloading items from vehicles
Organized and distributed incoming freight with consideration to drivers and trucks availability
Prepared and distributed missing freight reports
Addressed location questions and collected shipment payment methods for drivers
Collected and filed all vehicle inspection, maintenance and hours of work reports
Scheduled maintenance and repair of vehicles
EDUCATION
Mill Wright Trade Red Seal
NAIT, Edmonton, AB - 1990
Associate of Science
Vanier College, Montreal QC - 1982
CERTIFICATIONS
Class 1 Driver’s License with S Endorsement
Lift Truck Safety
WHMIS
Standard First Aid
VOLENTEER EXPERIENCE
Donation Collection and Sorting
Food Bank
Driving Donation
Bissell Centre
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST