Experience:
Job Title: HGV Truck Driver
Employer: MPZ Trucking Company, Ltd.
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Start Date: February 11, 2023-present
driving regulations.
Loading and Delivery Tasks
- Supervise or assist in loading and unloading cargo.
- Secure the goods properly to prevent damage or accidents.
- Deliver items promptly to the correct locations.
- Obtain delivery confirmations and complete all required paperwork.
- Vehicle Maintenance and Safety
- Perform routine checks on oil, brakes, tires, and other vehicle systems.
Report and promptly resolve maintenance issues.
- Keep logbooks and delivery records up to date.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety.
Administrative and Communication Duties
- Maintain accurate records of driving hours and rest periods.
- Communicate with dispatchers and clients regarding delivery status.
- Adjust routes based on traffic reports or emergency situations.
- Manage basic administrative tasks related to deliveries and vehicle maintenance.
Job Title: Dump Truck Driver
Employer: Hoy Quarry & Mining Company Nig. Ltd.
Location: Abeokuta, Nigeria
Start Date: January 13, 2022
End Date: January 4, 2023
Core Driving Responsibilities
- Operate dump trucks to transport loose materials such as sand, gravel, dirt, or debris.
- Navigate safely through construction sites, public roads, and uneven terrain.
- Always follow traffic laws and site-specific safety rules.
Loading and Unloading Tasks
- Load materials properly to prevent overloading or imbalance.
- Use truck mechanisms, such as hydraulic lifts, to unload materials at designated locations.
- Verify the types and quantities of materials before transport.
Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections, checking tires, brakes, fluids, and lights.
- Report any mechanical issues or damage promptly to supervisors.
- Perform basic maintenance tasks such as greasing, cleaning, and checking oil levels.
Record keeping and Communication
- Maintain accurate records of driving hours, mileage, and deliveries.
- Communicate with dispatchers or site managers to receive delivery instructions.
- Report any incidents or delays that occur during transport.
Safety and Compliance
- Follow weight restrictions and guidelines for load stability.
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) on job sites.
- Comply with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and adhere to company policies.
Education:
School Name: God Blessing International
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Degree: SSCE in Science (1998-2004)
Achieved eight distinctions in the examinations
Ranked in the top 5% of my class
Skills:
Communication: Level-Expert
- Mechanical Knowledge: Skilled Level
- Time Management: Expert Level
- Patience: Expert Level
- Customer Service: Expert Level
- Navigation Skills: Expert Level
- Organization: Level - Skilled
- Reliability: Expert Level
- Alertness: Skilled Level
- Driving Skills: Expert Level
- Problem Solving: Expert Level
- Adaptability: Experienced Level
- Attention to Detail: Expert Level
- Motivation: Expert Level
- Stress Management: Skilled Level
- Responsibility: Expert Level
- Safety: Experienced Level
- Cleanliness: Expert Level
- Safe Driving: Expert Level
- Focus: Expert Level
- Dependability: Skilled Level
- Discipline: Expert Level
- Extraversion: Experienced Level
- Openness: Experienced Level
- Positive Attitude: Expert Level
- Comfortable with Change: Expert Level
Additionally:
Global Career Aspirations
I hope to leverage my extensive long-haul trucking experience in a global logistics role. I am eager to contribute to international freight operations where safety, timeliness, and accuracy are paramount.
Global Readiness
- Open to relocation and long-term assignments.
- Familiar with North American safety codes and international cargo standards.
- Skilled in coordinating cross-border logistics and ensuring compliance with all relevant procedures.
Licenses and Certifications
- Class G Commercial Driver’s License–Nigeria
- HAZMAT Safety Certification
Websites and Social Media
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