Experience:
Job Title: HGV Truck Driver
Employer: MPZ Trucking Company, Ltd.
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Start Date: February 11, 2023. Present.
Core Transportation Responsibilities
- Safely operate large commercial vehicles like articulated lorries, tankers, and trailer wagons.
- Transport goods locally, nationally, or internationally based on job needs.
- Plan delivery routes using GPS and real-time traffic updates to avoid delays.
- Follow traffic laws and driving regulations.
-Loading and Delivery Tasks.
- Supervise or assist when loading and unloading cargo.
- Secure goods properly to prevent damage or accidents.
- Deliver items on time to the correct locations.
- Delivery confirmations and complete all necessary paperwork.
-Vehicle Maintenance and Safety.
- Perform routine checks of oil, brakes, tires, and other vehicle systems.
- Report and resolve maintenance issues quickly.
- Keep logbooks and delivery records updated.
- 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 about delivery status.
- Change routes based on traffic reports or emergencies.
- Handle 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 like sand, gravel, dirt, or debris.
- Navigate safely through construction sites, public roads, and rough terrain.
- Always follow traffic laws and job site safety rules.
Loading and Unloading Tasks
- Load materials properly to prevent overloading or imbalance.
- Use truck mechanisms like hydraulic lifts to unload materials at designated spots.
- Verify the types and amounts of materials before transport.
Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections, checking tires, brakes, fluids, and lights.
- Promptly report any mechanical issues or damage to supervisors.
- Perform basic maintenance tasks like greasing, cleaning, and checking oil levels.
Record keeping and Communication
- Keep accurate records of driving hours, mileage, and deliveries.
- Communicate with dispatchers or site managers for delivery instructions.
- Report any incidents or delays that happen during transport.
Safety and Compliance
- Follow weight restrictions and guidelines for load stability.
- Wear suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) on job sites.
- Comply with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and follow 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: Expert Level
- Mechanical Knowledge: Skilled Level
- Time Management: Expert Level
- Patience: Expert Level
- Customer Service: Expert Level
- Navigation Skills: Expert Level
- Organization: Skilled Level
- Reliability: Expert Level
- Alertness: Skilled Level
- Driving Skills: Expert
- 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 want to use my extensive experience in long-haul trucking in a global logistics role. I am eager to work in international freight operations where safety, timeliness, and accuracy are crucial.
Global Readiness:
- Open to relocation and long-term assignments.
- Ready to convert my license to a AZ or UAE Heavy Vehicle Permit.
- Familiar with North American safety codes and international cargo standards.
- Skilled at coordinating cross-border logistics and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and procedures.