Robert Sidhu

Transportation and fleet operations professional with 36+ years of experience in commercial trucking, driver supervision, dispatch, logistics, safety and compliance. Experienced in coordinating and supervising drivers, assigning routes and equipment, monitoring transportation operations, resolving driver and customer issues, and supporting safe and efficient delivery performance. Strong background in driver recruitment, onboarding, testing and training, dispatch management, route planning, load securement, weight distribution, equipment operations and regulatory compliance.

Experienced throughout Canada and the United States with an AZ/ACZ commercial driver's licence held since 1988.

Recruiter, Safety & Compliance - Walgre Transport Inc.

(2024 - 2024)

• Recruited new drivers and supported driver onboarding.
• Maintained driver information in internal database systems.
• Completed reference checks and clearances, including PSP and Carrier's Edge.

Trainer, Safety & Compliance - Highlight Motor Freight

(2021 - 2022)

• Conducted driver testing and training.
• Supported recruitment and onboarding of new drivers.
• Applied safety and compliance knowledge in driver-development activities.

Driver Trainer - New Horizon Driving School

(2016 - 2020)

• Trained new drivers in all aspects of commercial vehicle operation.
• Prepared candidates for Ministry licensing examinations.
• Provided practical instruction and coaching to support safe commercial driving.

Driver Trainer - Ontario Truck & Forklift Driving School

(2013 - 2016)

• Trained new commercial drivers in commercial vehicle operation.
• Prepared candidates for Ministry testing and licensing.

Logistics Coordinator - KJS Transport Inc.

(2016 - 2017)

• Analyzed and optimized logistics procedures and transportation processes.
• Coordinated outbound transportation and monitored timely delivery.
• Resolved shipment issues and responded to customer inquiries.
• Monitored shipment costs and productivity processes and supported supply-chain operations.

Dispatcher - Simrut Trucking

(2014 - 2016)

• Coordinated drivers, crews and mobile units and transmitted operational instructions and updates.
• Optimized delivery schedules and routes using mapping software.
• Provided drivers with information on orders, traffic, obstacles and requirements.
• Maintained dispatch logs and computer records and prioritized requests by urgency.
• Identified and resolved operational issues between drivers and customers.

3PL Freight Broker - DAS Logistics

(2011 - 2014)

• Negotiated shipping rates and managed compliance requirements.
• Booked freight, tracked shipments and maintained carrier records.
• Vetted carriers and developed reliable carrier relationships.
• Managed client relations and maintained accurate documentation.

US Dispatcher - SGT2000 Inc.

(2009 - 2011)

• Coordinated U.S. transportation operations with drivers and mobile units.
• Optimized schedules and routes and monitored field activity.
• Provided drivers with operational information regarding orders, traffic and obstacles.
• Maintained dispatch records and resolved driver/customer operational issues.

Truck Driver / Dispatch Manager - S.M.G. Logistics Inc.

(2005 - 2009)

• Planned and scheduled routes, deliveries and services.
• Assigned tasks and resources to personnel, vehicles and equipment.
• Monitored delivery status and optimized transportation processes.
• Communicated with drivers and clients to provide updates and resolve issues.
• Supervised and trained dispatch team members and delegated tasks.
• Prepared dispatch reports and supported safety and regulatory compliance.

Dispatch Manager & AZ Driver - B&G; Transport

(2005 - 2009)

• Planned routes, deliveries and services and coordinated personnel, vehicles and equipment.
• Monitored transportation operations and communicated with drivers and clients.
• Prepared dispatch documentation and supported safe, compliant operations.
• Operated 5-ton, 53-foot dry van and reefer, and 48/53-foot flatbed equipment for domestic and international pickup and delivery.

Computer Analyst / Change Management - CGI

(1998 - 2005)

• Worked in time-sensitive operational environments and followed change-management procedures.
• Prepared and verified reports and documentation for management.
• Identified equipment problems, coordinated service, tested equipment after maintenance and logged results.

Assistant Regional Manager & Sales Professional - Castellian Group Corporation

(1987 - 1998)

• Managed operations and profitability for 10 stores and approximately 150 employees.
• Hired, trained, evaluated and supervised employees and managed schedules.
• Worked with logistics, shipping, customer service and other departments.
• Coordinated purchasing, inventory control, receiving and operational activities.

Computer Systems Technology (CST) - Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (1998 - 2000)

Business Administration - Grant MacEwan College (1994 - 1994)

Mechanics & Business Administration - W.P. Wagner High School (1983 - 1987)