Gabriel Badea
Canterbury,Kent
Summary
Experienced CDL Driver with expertise in flatbed operations and defensive driving, ensuring punctual delivery and load security. Demonstrates strong organisational skills, effective time management, and proficiency in route optimisation to enhance customer service. Committed to proactive vehicle maintenance and compliance with transport regulations, while managing long distances with discipline and patience. Career goals include advancing in logistics management to further optimise transport efficiency.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work history
Lorry Driver
Morrisons
Canterbury, Kent
05.2022 - Current
- Assisted in warehouse operations, streamlining loading and unloading processes whenever required.
- Performed thorough checks of cargo for accuracy against delivery documents before setting off on journeys.
- Upheld high standards of personal hygiene considering long duration trips which may involve overnight stays in the cab of the lorry.
- Prepared detailed reports about any accidents occurred en-route, aiding insurance claim procedures if necessary.
Grocery Lorry Driver
Tesco
Canterbury
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Overseeing the loading and offloading of goods.
- Inspecting and cleaning the vehicle.
- Safely transporting goods to and from distribution centers.
- Obeying the rules of the road and following company safety regulations.
- Finding the quickest and safest route to your destination.
- Completing travel logs.
- Following accident procedures.
- Reporting any accidents or delays.
- Conducting minor roadside repairs on the truck.
Lorry Driver
Fly transport
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Ensuring vehicles are mechanically sound and legally roadworthy
- Performing basic repairs and maintenance in the event of accident or breakdown while in transit
- Safely securing heavy loads and large goods for transport
- Organising the most efficient route from pickup point to drop off point
- Keeping informed of road closures, accidents and traffic diversions
- Organising multiple drop-offs and deliveries in each working day
- Supervising and assisting with the loading and unloading of deliveries into the lorry
- Updating vehicle log books, recording deliveries and tracking mileage
- Complying with all MOT and in-house regulations and rules
International Lorry driver - Romania- Italy UK
Gruber Logistics
Bucharest, Romania
04.2020 - 03.2021
- Ensuring vehicles are mechanically sound and legally roadworthy
- Performing basic repairs and maintenance in the event of accident or breakdown while in transit
- Safely securing heavy loads and large goods for transport
- Organising the most efficient route from pickup point to drop off point
- Keeping informed of road closures, accidents and traffic diversions
- Organising multiple drop-offs and deliveries in each working day
- Supervising and assisting with the loading and unloading of deliveries into the lorry
- Updating vehicle log books, recording deliveries and tracking mileage
- Complying with all MOT and in-house regulations and rules
Bus Driver
Felix Bus
Bucharest, Romania
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Undertaking daily checks of the vehicle;
- Providing an excellent level of service to all customers;
- 40 hours a week;
- Refuelling the vehicle if necessary;
- Valid DBS;
- Completing morning and afternoon school drops;
- CRB Required;
- Driving the minibus in a safe manner, in line with the agreed timetable.
- Ensure any defects or damage which may occur to the appointed minibus are reported to the Transport Co-Ordinator;
- You must have the D1 Category on your driving licence and be over 25 for insurance purposes;
- To undertake driving duties in relation to the service provided for Day Pupils;
- Carry out daily vehicle checks, in liaison with other drivers/housemen on the appointed minibus;
- DBS provided along with PSV Assessment and training;
- Ensure that vehicle log sheets are completed daily on maintenance and usage;
- Clean internally and externally the appointed minibus.
International Minibus Driver
Tabita Tur
Bucharest
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Undertaking daily checks of the vehicle;
- Providing an excellent level of service to all customers;
- 40 hours a week;
- Refuelling the vehicle if necessary;
- Valid DBS;
- Completing morning and afternoon school drops;
- CRB Required;
- Driving the minibus in a safe manner, in line with the agreed timetable.
- Ensure any defects or damage which may occur to the appointed minibus are reported to the Transport Co-Ordinator;
- You must have the D1 Category on your driving licence and be over 25 for insurance purposes;
- To undertake driving duties in relation to the service provided for Day Pupils;
- Carry out daily vehicle checks, in liaison with other drivers/housemen on the appointed minibus;
- DBS provided along with PSV Assessment and training;
- Ensure that vehicle log sheets are completed daily on maintenance and usage;
- Clean internally and externally the appointed minibus.
Lorry Driver
Gruber Logistic
Bucharest
02.2010 - 06.2016
- Ensuring vehicles are mechanically sound and legally roadworthy
- Performing basic repairs and maintenance in the event of accident or breakdown while in transit
- Safely securing heavy loads and large goods for transport
- Organising the most efficient route from pickup point to drop off point
- Keeping informed of road closures, accidents and traffic diversions
- Organising multiple drop-offs and deliveries in each working day
- Supervising and assisting with the loading and unloading of deliveries into the lorry
- Updating vehicle log books, recording deliveries and tracking mileage
- Complying with all MOT and in-house regulations and rules
Driver
01.2000 - 01.2010
- Driving any car up to 3.5t
Education
Certificate of Higher Education -
Highschool
Bucharest, RomaniaSkills
- Cdl Driver
- CDL
- Flatbed
- Defensive driving
- Ability to work under pressure
- Problem solving
- Obedience
- Discipline
- Motivational skills
- Time management
- Analytical skills
- Knowledge of scheduling systems
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Route optimization
- Vehicle maintenance
- Organizational skills
- Class B
- OTR
- Managing long distances
- Discipline and patience
- Rules compliance
- Digital tachograph use
- Load security knowledge
- Punctual delivery
- Trailer maneuvering
- Transporting fragile goods
- Proactive maintenance
Languages
English
Intermediate
Romanian
Native
Custom
My objective is to work and grow in a professional atmosphere wherein most of my skills will get utilized to the fullest, and help me adapt to the dynamic environment.
Timeline
Lorry Driver
Morrisons
05.2022 - Current
Lorry Driver
Fly transport
07.2021 - 03.2022
Grocery Lorry Driver
Tesco
04.2021 - 05.2022
International Lorry driver - Romania- Italy UK
Gruber Logistics
04.2020 - 03.2021
Bus Driver
Felix Bus
08.2018 - 03.2020
International Minibus Driver
Tabita Tur
07.2016 - 08.2018
Lorry Driver
Gruber Logistic
02.2010 - 06.2016
Driver
01.2000 - 01.2010
Certificate of Higher Education -
Highschool
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