Ved Chawla

Experienced Class A CDL truck driver with nearly 10 years of experience on the road maintaining a pristine driving record with an overall 95% on-time delivery history. Excellent communicator and comfortable in interacting with all levels of organization and customers. Diverse background includes excellent driving record, sales operations, customer service and supervision.

Clean driving record with no demerit points.

Long Haul Truck Driver at SOMAL Transport (2023-01 – 2025-12)

• Experienced in driving reefers, dry van, and flat bed, with equal proficiency.
• Operated the longest triangle in North America for 7 years (from ON-BC, BC-CA, CA-ON). Hauled freight bi-weekly from TST Overland, Mississauga to deliver to Burnaby, BC via Trans-Canada highway.
• Drove reefer truck from California, USA with annual and seasonal produce to deliver to Loblaws warehouse in Cambridge, ON.
• Ensured delivery of time-sensitive orders with careful planning of shortest and safest routes prior to starting the trip.
• Inspected truck before travel, avoiding potential safety hazards from improper hook-ups, tire wear, and malfunctioning light systems.
• Diligently followed all traffic laws and company procedures; maintained daily logs and by writing pre-post inspection checklists.
• Communicated with operators and other truck drivers in the fleet to coordinate materials handling and delivery.

Long Haul Truck Driver at ASR Transportation (2006-01 – 2014-12)

Truck Driver Owner/Operator at Self-Employed (2014-01 – 2015-12)

• Drove flat-bed truck. Sourced regular delivery orders. Demonstrated preferred working methods for contracting companies. Established solid pipeline of work to maintain profitability.
• Performed all other business duties including truck maintenance and accounting responsibilities.
• Provided excellent customer service and maintained good working relations all-around.

C-Store Owner/Operator at Midway Market (2015-01 – 2022-12)

• Successfully managed retail convenience store by combining sales, operations, and customer service expertise.
• Performed all business administration functions book-keeping, maintaining relevant inventory, and hiring and training staff.

Bachelor of Commerce in Commerce – Kurukshetra University (1975-01 – 1975-12)