Long haul truck driver seeking employment

Previous Employment Details:

HFR Refrigerated Transport, ZA
Position: Truck Driver
Nov 2017- Current
www.hfr.co.za
Refrigerated transport company specialising in the transportation of perishables

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operated tractor-trailer on long-haul and cross-border truck driving
• Transported perishables under refrigerated conditions, recorded and obtained permits and documents required to transport goods
• Monitored freight and temperature gauges throughout the trip
• Performed route planning, pre-trip, en route and post trip inspection of vehicle systems, equipment and accessories such as tyres, lights, turning signals and brakes
• Recorded cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Maintained log books
• Performed emergency road side repairs
• Communicated with despatcher, other drivers and customers using communication devices and on-board computers
• Loaded and unloaded cargo

Ataz Investments, ZA
Position:TruckDriver
February 2014 - October 2017
Bulk goods transport company, specialising in the transportation of coal, grain and fertilizer
Duties and Responsibilities

• Customer service and liaison, build strong working relationships and effective communication channels with dispatchers, resolved complaints and enquiries
• Operated a combination of horse and single or double combination tipper trailers
• Performed route planning, pre-trip, en route and post trip inspection of vehicle systems, equipment and accessories such as tyres, lights, turning signals and brakes
• Monitored the tipper hydraulics and hoses for any leaks
• Closed and opened tarps
• Loaded and unloaded cargo
• Planning and navigating routes
• Data entry and database management, maintained meticulous records including verifying and managing invoices and customs documentation
• Recorded distance travelled, hours of service log book and diesel consumption
• Performed as a strong member of a cohesive team with strict adherence to health, safety and statutory regulations, quality standards, and compliance requirements