Sabelo Tshablala
Professional Truck Driver (with Cross-boarder Experience)
Bloemfontein
Summary
Transparent, organised, flexible, code C1 (PDP) license Professional Truck Driver with over 10 years of driving experience coupled with forklifting and pallet jack operating experience. Proficient in operating vans, trucks and railers, as well as loading, securing and unloading products with maximum efficiency. Well-organized and knowledgeable in meeting customer needs, coordinating paperwork and meeting company objectives.
A dependable candidate experienced in navigating long-haul routes and managing paperwork for cross-border shipments. In-depth knowledge of route logistics and vehicle maintenance needs. Physically fit individual possessing excellent physical stamina to move and lift heavy items and good knowledge of local and highway roads,100% clean driving record & test history and a 97%+ customer satisfaction history with 7 management commendations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Professional Truck Driver (casual Basis)
Meals On Wheels Community Services SA
Bloemfontein
08.2021 - 11.2023
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
Professional Truck Driver
Southern Cross Industries (Pty) Ltd
Bloemfontein
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Operated MAN TGM 25.268 , Isuzu and Hino trucks
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maintained daily, legible log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and escalate issues to management.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
Professional Truck Driver
CMC Agency - Kargo National (Pty) Ltd
11.2016 - 04.2019
- Operated various trucks from (8 - 1400 tonne)
- Driver of the month recipient
- Cross-boarder haulage
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Professional Truck Driver
CMC Agency - NGL Logistics
01.2015 - 10.2016
- Daily Overnight Express/haulage delivery between Bloemfontein and Johannesburg
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Professional Truck Driver (On a Casual Basis)
CMC Agency - RTT Logistics (Pty) Ltd
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Operated vans and 4 tonner trucks
- Maintained daily, legible log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Delivered goods at commercial and retail customers
- Ensure customers complete waybills/invoices correctly
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Removed and unloaded packages from trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
Professional Truck Driver
Sir Juice Now Trading As Sir Fruit
09.2012 - 06.2014
- Cash handling (company then, worked on cash on delivery basis)
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Phefeni Secondary School
Soweto, Gauteng 01.2017 - 12.2019
Skills
Safe Driving
Materials Transport
Transportation Safety
Delivery Scheduling
Cargo Handling
Route Management
Equipment Operation
Strong Work Ethic
Safe Driving Practices
Route Planning
Vehicle Maintenance
Long-Haul Driving
Customer-Oriented
Dependable and Reliable
Heavy Haul Expert
Accurate Record Keeping
Timeline
Professional Truck Driver (casual Basis)
Meals On Wheels Community Services SA
08.2021 - 11.2023
Professional Truck Driver
Southern Cross Industries (Pty) Ltd
09.2019 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Phefeni Secondary School
01.2017 - 12.2019
Professional Truck Driver
CMC Agency - Kargo National (Pty) Ltd
11.2016 - 04.2019
Professional Truck Driver
CMC Agency - NGL Logistics
01.2015 - 10.2016
Professional Truck Driver (On a Casual Basis)
CMC Agency - RTT Logistics (Pty) Ltd
01.2014 - 06.2014
Professional Truck Driver
Sir Juice Now Trading As Sir Fruit
09.2012 - 06.2014