Truck Driver Safety

Tamsanqa Meshack Ganya

*** ******** ****** ******** *****

JOHANNESBURG

2001

Cell No: 065*******

Email – ******@*****.***

Objective

To obtain employment as Bus or Truck Driver at one of the countries reputable companies and to contribute my outstanding skills and driving experience to the provision of an exceptionally great and safe travel experience of my passengers or safety of the cargo.

Professional Summary

I am a reliable professional driver with 16 years of safe driving experience driving trucks and buses. I have strong depth of knowledge of all Department of Transport regulations and state driving laws. Dependable and committed to completing my route timely, safely and efficiently. I have excellent navigation skills and am able to accurately read maps of new routes and deliveries. I have clean driving record, and have solid background in a variety of warehouse and customer situations.

Highlights

Customer orientated, Defensive driving, Map reading skills, Great attitude

Safety minded, Clean Driving Record, Strong stress management skills

Work Experience

Bus Driver, February 2010-2018

Autopax Passenger Services (Pty) Ltd

Duties and Responsibilities

Drive bus passengers through various national destinations. Picked up and dropped off passengers at the set time and location .Assist in the boarding of passengers using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and properly secure wheelchairs

Assist passengers when loading or unloading any luggage, especially to and from stations

Report bus malfunctions or other necessary repairs

Report incidents that may cause delays, such as heavy traffic, accidents, or any other transportation situation or vehicle problems including daily maintenance, including but not limited to ensuring proper oil, tire and fluid levels. Check the overall condition of the bus and examine tires, brakes and any other mechanism of the bus to ensure it is in proper working order. Comply with traffic regulations in order to operate bus in the safest manner possible.

Keep interior and exterior in a commendably clean condition. Maintain knowledge of first aid-procedures. Maintained a friendly and courteous manner with all passengers

Reference: Mongezi Phama @011-***-****/078 920 410

Truck Driver, 2008-2010

Triangle Truck Hire

Duties and Responsibilities

Plan travel routes in accordance with applicable traffic and bulk cargo transportation laws and regulations, standards and guidelines

Communicated with operators and other truck drivers in the fleet to coordinate material handling and delivery

Ensure timely delivery of all goods while preserving quality and integrity of the freight

Maintained accurate travel and inventory records

Inspect vehicle before and after trip, logging and reporting mechanical problem

Performed deliveries and established good working relationships with more than 20 accounts

Reference: Mr Jan @011-***-****/082-***-****

Truck Driver 2004-2008

M & B Transport

Duties and Responsibilities

Performed deliveries throughout the country and across the borders of SADEC

Update work log daily and track all deliveries

Communicate consistently between warehouse and customers

Follow company procedures and safety regulations

Checked all load –related documentation for completion and accuracy

Maintained vehicle log cargo records, and billing statements in accordance with regulations

Obeyed traffic laws and followed established traffic and transportation procedures

Positioned lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets and boxes, and secured material or products for transport

Secured cargo against bad weather and damage

Completed routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment, such as cleaning, lubricating, recharging batteries and fuelling

Reference: Mr M Gumede @ 011-***-****/082-***-****

Meter Reader, 2001-2004

Jencon

Duties and Responsibilities

Read Electric and water consumption meters and records volume used by residential and commercial consumers

Inspects meters and connections for defects, damage, and unauthorised connections

Indicates irregularities on forms for necessary action by servicing department

Verifies readings to allocate abnormal consumption and records reasons for fluctuations

Turns service off for non-payment of charges in vacant premises, or on for new occupants

Return route book to business office for billing purposes

Distribution Process Worker 1993-1996

Edgars URS

Duties and responsibilities

Count, select and sort items by style,colour, store order or other specified criterion

Match receipts against purchase orders, pack or unpack merchandise in and out of boxes

Ticket clothing, accessories and other items, load and unload merchandise from trailers

Manual lifting and handling of objects such as boxes and garments

Education and Training

Institution: Alexandra Technical College

Qualification: N3 Mechanical Engineering Certificate

High School: Tsomo High School

Highest Grade Passed: Grade 11

Details Personal

Date of Birth : 07 June 1972

ID Number : 720-***-**** 089

Gender : Male

Marital Status : Married

Nationality : South African

Home Language : Isixhosa

Drivers Licence : Code 14EC

Languages Speak and Write : IsiXhosa, IsiZulu, English and Southern Sotho

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