Harwinder Bassi

As a skilled truck driver, I have nearly 10 years of safe driving experience in transporting and delivering freight all over Canada and USA. My professional demeanor has allowed me to make the best of my training and problem-solving skills.

I have experience in transporting goods over long distance while following protocols. I have experience with load restraint procedures while planning safest routes. I am a safety-conscious person who always inspects and maintains my vehicle by assessing oil, water and gas levels before departure. I have included my resume with details of my skills, qualifications and experience.

I would welcome the chance to meet with you to talk about my qualifications and skills and relate them to your requirements.

August 2022- October 2022: Bright Transport Ltd., Commercial Long Haul Truck Driver 

Surrey, BC 

Main duties

• Perform regular and preventative maintenance on the truck prior to leaving for the trip
• Ensure that load is stacked and stored correctly 
• Transport goods over long distance, while checking on cargo frequently as per protocol.
• Ensure the documentation pertaining to travelling between states and countries (Canada ad US) is complete and accurate
• Perform any minor repairs that may need to be carried out for roadside emergency. 
• Record freight information along with distance traveled and fuel consumption. 
• Maintenance of electronic log book and satellite messages with dispatchers. 

August 2019 - July 2022: Coastal Pacific Xpress, Owner Operator Commercial Long Haul

Surrey, BC Truck Driver

Oct 2013-August 2019: Coastal Pacific Xpress, Commercial Long Haul Truck Driver

 Surrey, BC

Main duties include

• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Perform regular and preventative maintenance on the truck prior to leaving for the trip
• Ensure that load is stacked and stored correctly 
• Transport goods over long distance, while checking on cargo frequently as per protocol.
• Ensure the documentation pertaining to travelling between states and countries (Canada ad US) is complete and accurate
• Perform any minor repairs that may need to be carried out for roadside emergency. 
• Plan trip logistics and prepare documentations for transportation of goods and record trip details; cargo info, distance travelled and fuel consumption. 
• Maintenance of electronic log book and satellite messages with dispatchers. 
• Operate tractor-trailer to safely and efficiently transport of materials
• Fill out any documentation while crossing the border required to transport cargo on international routes.
• Oversee different aspects of vehicles e.g.: Functioning of reefer, loading/onloading of materials.

August 2011-September 2013: Ideal Canopy Tent & Structure Ltd., Canopy Installer Delta, BC

• Assisted in manufacturing, assembling, installing various structures such as weather shelters, tents, canopies 
• Travelled to remote sites to assemble structures under extreme weather conditions 
• Worked with Work safe BC approved “Fall arrest” with each project 
• Assembled projects for BC Hydro at Mica Dam, Manitoba Hydro, Rio Tinto Alcan (Kitimat), and refinery in Fort MacMurray etc.

High School and Diploma

TRAINING/LICENSURE

June 2013 Class 1 Driver’s License March 2017 Defensive Driving Course

April 2017 Dangerous Goods Certificate of Training