Dependable HGV Class 1 Driver with over 20 years of driving experience. Adept in class 1 loading, securing trunking, ensuring timely and effective completion of deliveries in line with company targets. DCPC certified HGV Class 1 Driver with 20+ years of class 1 driving experience. Ensuring accurate, efficient delivery of construction,agricultural and factory products through excellent organisation and management skills. Reliable hgv driver with experience in route planning, economical driving measures and vehicle inspections. Friendly and open team player with focus on increasing fuel efficiency and streamlining processes. Knowledgeable about all UK road laws and regulations to maintain full compliance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work history
HGV class 1 driver
Mulholland haulage ltd
Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim
04.2013 - Current
Offered flexibility in working hours, covering evening and weekend shifts to meet logistics demands.
Communicated with clients politely and professionally, maintaining excellent working relationships.
Collected and returned HGVs to and from depots, maintaining good timekeeping across shift changes.
Conducted rigorous checks on oil, tyres and equipment.
Collected, documented and loaded goods with care to avoid damage and risk.
Carried out tramping and trunking, meeting daily delivery targets.
Managed high-volume HGV deliveries across rural areas, manoeuvring vehicles effectively in tight spaces.
Kept accurate driving hours records and complied with tachograph laws.
Completed [Number] daily deliveries efficiently through careful route planning.
Handled delivery issues such as damaged or missing stock.
Ensured delivery paperwork was accurately completed and processed after shifts.
Supported yard operations by completing additional maintenance tasks.
Operated HGVs according to UK road laws and regulations, guaranteeing safe use.
Kept up-to-date logbooks, detailing total time spent driving.
Maintained exceptional fuel efficiency through economical driving measures.
Carried out handball loading safely and responsibly.
Maintained regular contact with logistics management, updating on progress and reporting issues.
Planned driving routes according to traffic to exceed delivery turnaround targets.
Performed thorough vehicle inspections prior to loading and during routes for strict safety compliance.
Monitored vehicle performance and reported faults quickly to avoid vehicle downtime.
HGV class 1 driver
Fry transport
Larne, Mid and East Antrim
08.2002 - 08.2012
Education
GCSEs - Mathematics, English, geography, science. History, french
Cambridge House Grammar School
Ballymena
09/1991 - 05/1995
Skills
Safety compliance
Vehicle defect reporting
Fuel efficiency techniques
UK driving regulations
HGV maintenance
Class 1 HGV certified
Cargo securing
Handballing
Exceptional timekeeping
Curtainsider loading
Outstanding communication
Truck safety inspections
Driver CPC
International long-distance driving
Route and schedule planning
Pre-loading inspections
Logistical planning
Client communication
Detailed driving logs
Logbook maintenance
Cargo loading and unloading
UK transportation laws
National road network expertise
Timeline
HGV class 1 driver
Mulholland haulage ltd
04.2013 - Current
HGV class 1 driver
Fry transport
08.2002 - 08.2012
GCSEs - Mathematics, English, geography, science. History, french
Graduate Research Assistant at Colleen Mulholland (College of Education, Dean)Graduate Research Assistant at Colleen Mulholland (College of Education, Dean)