Dennis MAKHANU

Nairobi, Kenya • Tel: Kenya, +(254-***-***-*** • Email: adz5fo@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Experienced Truck Driver with a proven track record of safely and efficiently transporting goods and materials over long distances. Possesses a strong understanding of logistics and documentation processes, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and international transport requirements. Adept at conducting thorough vehicle inspections, maintaining equipment, and addressing customer concerns. Skilled in both long-haul and local routes, with a commitment to attention to detail and a focus on safety. Seeking to leverage my expertise in the role of a Truck Driver in Canada. Key Accomplishments:

• Successfully completed over 50,000 miles of driving with zero accidents or incidents, demonstrating exceptional safety skills.

• Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation, including driver logbooks, trip reports, and inspection reports, resulting in a 99% compliance rate with regulatory requirements.

• Conducted regular vehicle maintenance, reducing breakdowns by 20% and minimizing downtime, leading to improved operational efficiency. WORK EXPERIENCE

Jan 2021- Nov 2022 Truck Driver Ariko Poultry Farm Kenya

• Operated and drove tractor-trailor, long-combination vehicle and straight-body trucks weighing over 4500 kg to transport goods and materials over long distances.

• Planned trip logistics and obtained required documentation to transport goods.

• Performed pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection of vehicle systems, equipment, and accessories such as tires, lights and turning signals, brakes, and cold storage.

• Ensured cargo is secured properly in accordance with safety requirements and followed safety procedures for transporting goods.

• Obtained special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes.

• Recorded cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.

• Administered bills of lading and maintained logbooks.

• Communicated with dispatcher, other drivers and customers using communication devices and on-board computers.

• Performed emergency roadside repairs.

• Operated and drove straight trucks to transport goods and materials on local routes and short interurban routes.

• Performed pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle such as condition of equipment and loading and unloading of cargo. March 2017 – Feb 2018 Truck Driver Trident Plumbers Ltd Kenya

• Loaded and unloaded goods

• Obtained special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes.

• Operated and drove straight and articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.

• Oversaw condition of vehicle and inspected tires, lights, brakes, and other equipment.

• Performed pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle.

• Performed preventive maintenance.

• Received and relayed information to central dispatch.

• Recorded cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.

• Tarped and ensured safety and security of cargo.

• Addressed customers' complaints or concerns.

Feb 2014 – Jan 2017 Truck Driver Camco Equipment Ltd Kenya

• Operated and drove straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.

• Oversaw condition of vehicle and inspected tires, lights, brakes, and other equipment.

• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle. EDUCATION

Motor vehicle Mechanics stage 1&2 Kenya Polytechnic University College RELEVANT SKILLS

• Documentation knowledge

o Accident or incident reports

o Driver logbook

o Inspection report (pre-trip, en-

route, post-trip)

o Trip reports

• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+

with 3+ axles)

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to handle heavy loads.

• Efficient interpersonal skills

• Transportation/travel experience

o International

o Long-haul

o Short haul

LANGUAGES: English

REFEREES: Available upon request

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