Lavi Rai

Reliable and safety-focused Class 5 Heavy Vehicle Driver with over 3 years of experience specializing in linehaul operations, refrigerated transport, and high-volume food distribution across New Zealand. Proven track record of progressing from rigid vehicles to heavy combinations, maintaining an impeccable safety record while ensuring strict compliance with NZTA regulations and logbook requirements. Recognized for operational efficiency, accurate load securing, and consistently delivering time-critical freight in excellent condition.

Class 5 Linehaul Driver - Strait NZ - Christchurch

(2026-03)

• Safely and efficiently operating Class 5 semi-trucks and B-train combinations on the Christchurch to Picton linehaul route.
• Ensuring precise load security and strict adherence to compliance, fatigue management, and demanding linehaul schedules.
• Maintaining professional, reliable delivery standards while managing South Island transit logistics.

Class 4 & 5 Driver (Local Runs) - Big Chill Distribution - Auckland

(2023-03 - 2025-11)

• Successfully managed local distribution runs across the greater Auckland region, navigating metro traffic safely and efficiently.
• Operated heavy rigid vehicles, semi-trucks, and B-trains to transport temperature-controlled freight.
• Consistently monitored and maintained optimal refrigeration unit temperatures, ensuring strict adherence to food safety standards.
• Managed multi-drop delivery schedules to supermarkets and distribution centres under tight time constraints.

Linehaul Driver - Mainfreight - Hamilton

(2025-03 - 2025-09)

• Safely operated Class 5 semi-trucks and B-train configurations on the Hamilton to Masterton linehaul route.
• Managed scheduled depot-to-depot runs ensuring optimal safety, load stability, and timing.
• Maintained 100% compliance with NZTA logbook regulations, speed limits, and fatigue management protocols.
• Conducted rigorous pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure mechanical safety and load security.

Class 2 Rigid Truck Driver - Goodman Fielder - Tauranga

(2022-04 - 2023-03)

• Operated Class 2 rigid trucks to dispatch and deliver bulk food products to major supermarkets and logistics hubs.
• Ensured high levels of customer service during drops and managed accurate completion of Proof of Delivery (POD) paperwork.
• Oversaw efficient and safe load securing using appropriate straps and curtains to prevent freight damage.