PERSONAL STATEMENT
Efficient driver with 10 years’ experience safely transporting people and goods. Expert in planning delivery routes and schedules, interpreting maps, and analysing traffic trends to determine the fastest routes. Ready to leverage soft skills like emotional intelligence and hard skills in implementing innovative delivery systems to [Company Name].
WORK EXPERIENCE
Greenpark Groceries, York
Dispatch Driver, Dec 2018 – Present
- Update vehicle log detailing duty and driving hours as per DfT standards, and prepare them in print and digital formats
- Read maps and analyse traffic trends to identify the fastest routes, saving the company over 26 hours a month
- Execute 35 deliveries a day, driving pickups and vans carrying loads valued £12K+ pounds without damage to the transported goods
- Conduct daily interior and exterior cleaning and general preventive maintenance on vehicles
ABC Industries, Southampton
Company Driver, May 2016 – November 2018
- Planned delivery routes and schedules before each pick-up to increase fuel cost savings by 25%
- Recognised by employer in 3 consecutive annual awards ceremonies for decreasing route times by 30% and keeping a clean driving record
- Helped company cut 23% on maintenance costs by by monitoring the performance of the vehicle and requesting inspections before major breakdowns occurred
- Trained 7 new hires on the maintenance of company vehicles, adherence to all government transportation guidelines, and preparing vehicle logs using the company’s template
Dylan Plastics, Bristol
Driver, May 2012 – March 2016
- Regularly verified consignment against delivery papers and completed all documentation required for successful pickup and delivery of products
- Supervised and monitored loading and unloading of consignment into and from delivery trucks while adhering strictly to all company safety protocols and regulations
- Improved customer retention by 60% by delivering packages in good condition and providing round-the-clock support with returns and replacements
- Introduced the company to a unique delivery and stock management system to help them effectively and efficiently crosscheck generated invoices against dispatches made, increasing productivity by 55% annually
EDUCATION
University of Bristol, Bristol (2013-2015)
Diploma in Transport Management – Upper second class honours (2:1)
Relevant Modules: Freight Management, Optimal TMS Solutions, Order Management, Analytics and Reporting Module, Traffic Regulations
Bristol Cathedral Choir School, Bristol (2005-2011)
A-levels: Geography (A), Maths (B), English (B)
GCSEs: 10 A–C including Maths, English, Biology, and Physical and Health Education
KEY SKILLS
- Route optimization
- Delivery, collections, and returns
- Safety regulations
- Onboarding new hires
- Vehicle maintenance
- Loading and unloading
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
- Reading newspapers
- Playing music
- Watching sports
- Going go-karting
