HGV driver class 1
Maritime Transport/ wincanton
Coleshill, Warwickshire
09.2015 - 10.2020
- Kept accurate driving hours records and complied with tachograph laws.
- Monitored vehicle performance and reported faults quickly to avoid vehicle downtime.
- Operated HGVs according to UK road laws and regulations, guaranteeing safe use.
- Collected and returned HGVs to and from depots, maintaining good timekeeping across shift changes.
- Maintained exceptional fuel efficiency through economical driving measures.
- Maintained regular contact with logistics management, updating on progress and reporting issues.
- Performed thorough vehicle inspections prior to loading and during routes for strict safety compliance.
- Kept up-to-date logbooks, detailing total time spent driving.
- Ensured delivery paperwork was accurately completed and processed after shifts.
- Communicated with clients politely and professionally, maintaining excellent working relationships.
- Managed high-volume HGV deliveries across rural areas, manoeuvring vehicles effectively in tight spaces.
- Conducted rigorous checks on oil, tyres and equipment.
- Carried out tramping and trunking, meeting daily delivery targets.