Richard Rivett
Norwich,NORFOLK
Summary
Experienced HGV Class 1 Driver with unwavering commitment to safety and punctuality. Excel at navigating diverse routes and delivering goods on time. Known for fostering positive client relationships and maintaining spotless driving record.
I have had a Class 1 HGV licence for 42 years and am looking for local work now I am older in and around Norfolk.
I have had my own truck (in the 1980's), and have worked both employed and self employed for Transam Trucking in Suffolk, undertaking tours around the UK and Europe. Also primarily in the last 4 years have been responsible the transport and carrying of set and equipment for theatre tours around the UK.
I have also worked for Stratton Motor Sport and Classic Team Lotus for motorsport both here and overseas on a self employed basis.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
HGV class 1 driver
Transam Trucking Ltd
Eye , Suffolk
07.1994 - 08.2025
- Secured loads effectively to prevent damage during transit.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers, maintaining constant communication during trips.
- Conducted thorough pre-trip inspections to prevent on-road mechanical breakdowns.
- Ensured timely delivery by adhering strictly to schedules and routes.
- Loaded and unloaded goods carefully to prevent damage or loss of items.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills whilst interacting with clients at delivery points.
- Worked flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and nights to meet business needs.
- Adopted defensive driving techniques reducing risk of accidents significantly.
Education
5 O levels - General
Hellesdon High School
07.1971 - 06.1976
City & Guilds - Truck Fitter
City College Norwich / Reliance Trucks
Norwich 07.1976 - 06.1981
Transport Manager CPC - Road Haulage
CPC
Norwich 07.1981 - 08.1981
Skills
- Driver cpc training
- Skills in refrigerated transportation
- Efficient communication
- Extensive motorway driving experience
- Wide load experience
- Punctual delivery
- Night driving expertise
- Use of satnav systems
- Knowledge on emergency repair
- Logistical understanding
- Use of lifting equipment
- Experience with multi-drop deliveries
- Trailer inspection
- Strong navigation
- Coupling and uncoupling
- Flexible working hours
- Eco-Driving techniques
- CPC certified
- Long-Distance trip experience
- Knowledge of traffic laws
- Journey time management
- Tachograph management
- Safe and efficient parking
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Client communication
- Handballing
- Route and schedule planning
- Exceptional timekeeping
- Basic vehicle maintenance
- Palletised delivery handballing
- Garmin Dezl 780 LMT-D operation
- Trunking deliveries
- Road hazard identification
- International long-distance driving
- Tachograph operation
- Mechanical knowledge
- Flatbed experience
- Load securing
- GPS technology expertise
- Driver CPC
- Load security
- Class 1 HGV certified
- Curtainsider loading
- Cargo loading and unloading
- Truck repairs and maintenance
- UK driving regulations
- HGV maintenance
- Fuel-efficient driving
- Truck safety inspections
- Customer service-oriented
Affiliations
Motorcycling
Dog Walking
Travelling in the UK
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
HGV class 1 driver
Transam Trucking Ltd
07.1994 - 08.2025
Transport Manager CPC - Road Haulage
CPC
07.1981 - 08.1981
City & Guilds - Truck Fitter
City College Norwich / Reliance Trucks
07.1976 - 06.1981
5 O levels - General
Hellesdon High School
07.1971 - 06.1976
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