Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
Accomplishments
Personal Information
Languages
Timeline
TruckDriver
Liberty  Kagodora

Liberty Kagodora

Nigel ,GP

Summary

I started trucking soon after I acquired my license back in 2010. Having worked for different companies with different vehicles has made me a professional trucker. I have mainly driven around South Africa, crossing borders into Mozambique and Swaziland. I have also attained some certifications in my trucking journey. I possess the following:

• Hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history.

• Proficient in operating Scania, Mercedes, MAN, DAF and Volvo trucks pulling interlink and super link trailers, as well as loading, securing and unloading products with maximum efficiency.

• Enthusiastic about learning more about trucking industry. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to the company.

• Talented Truck Driver with good route planning. Offering 13 years of experience and basic maintenance knowledge.

• Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency.

• Organized Truck Driver with proven track record of delivering within specified time frames.

• Quick learner with management potential.

• Seasoned driver possessing exemplary safety record and in-depth knowledge of DOT regulations.

• Committed to providing excellent customer service and delivering freight on time.

• Dependable candidate experienced in navigating long-haul routes and managing paperwork for cross-border shipments.

• Physically fit individual possessing excellent physical stamina to move and lift heavy items.

• Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Truck Driver

CPD Academy
10.2017 - Current
  • Driving heavy vehicles pulling Inter Link Trailers with a Gross Vehicle Mass of 57 tons transporting materials and goods around South Africa, Mozambique and Swaziland.
  • Using TMS system (E-log) for recording all trucking activities thus operating kilometers, tonnages, load details, diesel filled up and routes used.
  • Driver logbook and trip sheets.
  • Economical driving for maximum fuel efficiency.
  • Time management for avoiding delays.
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Loading and unloading a truck.
  • Tarps/load securing.
  • Defensive driving for decreasing fleet accidents and strictly adhering to safe driving.
  • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
  • Trip reports.
  • Accident and incident reporting.
  • Tire changing and general vehicle maintenance.
  • Route planning to avoid extra mileage.
  • Reporting to fleet controller all irregularities.

Truck Driver

TransMac
02.2016 - 10.2017
  • Truck driver for 2 years Transporting minerals around SA mainly long haul.
  • Worked perfectly well with the fleet controllers and management.
  • Paid according to merit, thus load bonuses and diesel consumption bonuses and was always coming tops on the fuel economy charts.
  • Was well versed with customer service and meeting schedules.
  • Time management was a priority.
  • Driving Scania R Series and G Series.
  • Volvo FH 440 and 520 Hp.
  • Trained to do tyre changing and log on the defects.
  • Processing of the paperwork thus invoices and Proof of Delivery notes and sending them to the office.

Truck Driver

Level Loads
03.2011 - 12.2015
  • Driving numerous truck models thus Daf, Nissan UD, Volvo, Mercedes Benz, MAN, Scania, Freightliner and Renault.
  • Tractor-trailer (Interlink)
  • Short and long haul.
  • Delivering of coal to various Power Stations.
  • First Aid and Fire fighting.
  • Driver logbook.
  • Trip reports.
  • Trained and certified by Scania.
  • Periodic medical checkups.

Truck Driver

Rahme Guys
03.2009 - 12.2010
  • Driving delivery trucks (fruit and vegetables).
  • Collection of fresh produce from Market for repackaging at the company warehouse.
  • Invoicing clients.
  • Recording and reporting breakages.
  • Picking stock from the warehouse.
  • Loading/unloading the truck.
  • Minor vehicle maintenance.
  • Supervising and leading the helpers

Education

Diploma - Information Systems for Business

Speciss College
Harare

Certificate - Practical Computing

Speciss College
Harare

Advanced Level Certificate - High School

Chipadze High School
Bindura, Zimbabwe

Ordinary Level Certificate - Secondary School

Chindunduma High School
Shamva, Zimbabwe

Skills

  • Commercial driving
  • Customer service
  • Communication skills
  • Load & Unload vehicle
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Basic Computer Literacy
  • Fuel efficiency maximization (Economical Driving)
  • Defensive Driving Techniques
  • Accident and Incident Documentation/Reporting
  • Delivery Documentation (Invoices and Proof of Delivery)
  • Truck Weighing (Load Masses)
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time management abilities
  • Transportation safety
  • GPS and route planning
  • Vehicle inspections (Pre-trip, In-transit and Post-trip)
  • Safe Driving Practices
  • E-log and Driver Logbooks

Certification

  • Zimbabwean Driving Licence 2010
  • South African Driving Licence 2021
  • Defensive Driving Certificate, Zimbabwe.

Additional Information

  • Self motivated and has a passion with trucking.
  • Medically fit without any chronic illnesses.
  • Clean criminal history from home country of Zimbabwe and country of residence South Africa.
  • Knowledge of traffic laws and no violations.
  • Ability to drive long hours and travel regularly.
  • Ready to migrate abroad for new experiences and opportunities.
  • Willing to explore and learn more about trucking.
  • Enjoy some extra activities like sports.

Accomplishments

  • Having been coached to drive a Scania, i attained numerous certificates. Through the Scania Monitoring Report System and Driver Support I achieved top marks and grades.
  • This has molded my economical driving technique for maximization of fuel efficiency.
  • Got the privilege to teach others about economical driving techniques as a driver trainer.

Personal Information

Title: Truck Driver

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Truck Driver

CPD Academy
10.2017 - Current

Truck Driver

TransMac
02.2016 - 10.2017

Truck Driver

Level Loads
03.2011 - 12.2015

Truck Driver

Rahme Guys
03.2009 - 12.2010

Diploma - Information Systems for Business

Speciss College

Certificate - Practical Computing

Speciss College

Advanced Level Certificate - High School

Chipadze High School

Ordinary Level Certificate - Secondary School

Chindunduma High School
Liberty Kagodora