I would love to pursue driving so that I may find the balance with my studies as well And moreso; boost my financial muscle to fund my tertiary education
Cannon Mpofu
Driver
Johannesburg Kempton Park Norkem Park
Summary
Safety-focused individual possessing outstanding driving record. Proactive, reliable, and dedicated to cost-effective transportation of goods and materials. Excellent record of punctuality and work ethic. Competent Driver with excellent organizational and multitasking skills dedicated to achieving challenging delivery timetables. Trained in basic maintenance, repairs and vehicle maintenance. Detail-oriented in meeting daily business and customer needs. Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning driving field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Hardworking Driver with expertise providing excellent transportation services. Engaging and pleasant personality with safe and accident-free driving record. Punctual Driver with unprecedented talents in truck operations, loading, and unloading, and route coordination. Experience in operating and driving various trucks to transport goods and materials. Committed to ensuring delivery within specified timeframes. Seasoned Driver with safe driving record and positive attitude. Highly effective and skilled at determining best routes. Transportation professional dedicated to delivering packages on time and in perfect condition. Offering excellent interpersonal and time management skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level driving position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Driver
ZA ENERGY (079) 083 3312
Putfontein, Benoni, Johannesburg
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads, and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate transportation schedules.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Followed Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) for transporting dangerous materials.
- Obtained signatures from customers upon delivery of goods.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Communicated with customers to provide delivery updates and confirm delivery locations.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Communicated with passengers to provide information and assistance for excellent customer service and positive experiences.
- Generated consistent referrals and repeat business by providing friendly and fast service.
- Minimized liability by consistently following road rules when driving.
- Answered, scheduled, and responded to reservation calls at specific times and locations.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Updated logs and tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements.
- Drove safely in various weather and road conditions to avoid accidents.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.
Driver
4ms Energy (062) 544 1007
Johannesburg, Kempton Park, Norkem Park
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads, and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Obtained signatures from customers upon delivery of goods.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate transportation schedules.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Followed Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) for transporting dangerous materials.
- Communicated with customers to provide delivery updates and confirm delivery locations.
- Communicated with passengers to provide information and assistance for excellent customer service and positive experiences.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Answered, scheduled, and responded to reservation calls at specific times and locations.
- Drove safely in various weather and road conditions to avoid accidents.
- Generated consistent referrals and repeat business by providing friendly and fast service.
- Minimized liability by consistently following road rules when driving.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.
- Updated logs and tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements.
Education
Advance Level - Physics And Maths
Taalnet Institute
Kempton Park 01.2019 - 12.2020
Skills
Commercial driving
City and non-city driving
Route logs
GPS and route planning
Order picking and processing
Customer rapport
Materials transport
Equipment operation
Transportation
Safety standards and protocols
Shipping and packaging
Active Listening
Teambuilding
Dependable and Responsible
Excellent Communication
Vehicle inspections
Processes and procedures
Equipment monitoring
Database Management
First Aid/CPR
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
Certified [Dangerousgoodsdriver], [Za-energy] - [2022-2023]
Interests
Timeline
[Driver], [Za-energy] - [2022-2023]
12-2022
Driver
ZA ENERGY (079) 083 3312
11.2022 - 05.2023
Certified [Dangerousgoodsdriver], [Za-energy] - [2022-2023]
01-2022
[Driver] License - [2022-2023]
01-2022
Licensed Driver ] - [2020-2022]
11-2021
Driver
4ms Energy (062) 544 1007
01.2020 - 09.2022
[Dangerous goods driver] Training - [2020-2022]
01-2020
Advance Level - Physics And Maths
Taalnet Institute
01.2019 - 12.2020