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Ronnie French

Ballymena,Mid and East Antrim

Summary

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

Cambridge House Grammar School
09/1991 - 05/1995
Ronnie French