Trevor Glendinning
Wallsend,Tyne and Wear
Summary
Highly skilled and dependable HGV driver with extensive experience in long-haul transport and a proven track record of maintaining a clean driving record. Proficient in operating various vehicle types, including flatbed lorries, refrigerated trucks, curtain side trucks, and tail-lift systems, with expertise in tachograph operation and GPS navigation. Demonstrates exceptional judgement, adaptability to unpredictable conditions, and self-discipline in lone working environments. Adept at ensuring load safety through a strong understanding of loading restraints and distribution while maximising fuel efficiency. Physically fit with manual handling training and committed to delivering efficient and safe transport solutions. Holds an HGV licence class 1, Driver CPC certification, and tacho card possession.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
HGV driver class 1
Velocity Recruitment
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
01.2012 - Current
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness for professional representation of company.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies whilst maintaining composure under pressure.
- Assisted in loading and unloading goods, ensuring proper care of cargo.
- Followed prescribed routes to ensure timely delivery.
- Achieved safe delivery by adhering strictly to traffic laws.
- Kept detailed logs of all journeys for reporting purposes.
- Upheld high standards of driving through continuous training and development.
- Managed time effectively to meet strict deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to manoeuvre HGV vehicles in tight spaces safely.
- Showed versatility by operating a variety of HGV vehicles as required.
- Checked vehicle before each shift, ensuring safety on the road.
- Communicated with dispatch team regularly, providing updates on deliveries.
- Adjusted journey plans according to weather conditions for safety assurance.
- Kept accurate driving hours records and complied with tachograph laws.
- Collected and returned HGVs to and from depots, maintaining good timekeeping across shift changes.
- Managed high-volume HGV deliveries across rural areas, manoeuvring vehicles effectively in tight spaces.
- Carried out tramping and trunking, meeting daily delivery targets.
- Carried out handball loading safely and responsibly.
- 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.
- Secured lorry loads appropriately to eliminate damage and risk.
Education
GCSEs - Maths, English, Science, Home Economics
Whitley Bay High School
Whitley Bay, North Tyneside 09.1991 - 06.1994
Skills
- Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge
- Load distribution
- Fuel efficiency maximising
- Effective judgement
- Night driving experience
- Efficient co-ordination
- Self-Discipline in lone working
- HGV licence class 1
- Confidence in tight spaces
- Adaptable to unpredictable conditions
- Understanding of loading restraints
- Load safety awareness
- GPS navigation utilisation
- Clean driving record
- Long haul transport
- Dependability
- Driver CPC
- Flatbed lorry operation
- Refrigerated truck operation
- Tail-lift operation
- Vehicle unloading
- Physically Fit
- Manual handling training
- Trunking
- Curtain side truck operation
- Tachograph operation
Affiliations
- I enjoy going to the gym, fishing, spending time with my family and riding my motorbike.
Certification
CPC Record details:
- TRAFFIC LAW INCIDENTS AND VULNERABLE ROAD USERS - 26/08/24
- DRIVER ESSENTIALS (DRIVER HOURS AND TACHOGRAPHS) - 27/08/24
- DRIVER COMPLIANCE - 30/08/24
- CUSTOMER CARE AND LOOKING AFTER YOURSELF AND OTHERS - 03/09/24
- CPC REFRESHER - 09/09/24
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
HGV driver class 1
Velocity Recruitment
01.2012 - Current
GCSEs - Maths, English, Science, Home Economics
Whitley Bay High School
09.1991 - 06.1994