SHEPHERD NGONDONGA
Truck Driver
Auckland - Auckland City,RANDWICK PARK
Summary
Dedicated truck driver with a proven track record at ELS DISTRIBUTIONS LTD, recognized for optimizing delivery routes and enhancing safety standards. Skilled in vehicle inspection and customer service, I maintain a clean driving record while demonstrating strong work ethic and self-motivation, ensuring timely and efficient transportation of goods.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
ELS DISTRIBUTIONS LTD
Auckland, AUK
03.2023 - Current
- Operated heavy-duty trucks to transport goods efficiently across designated routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Maintained accurate logs of mileage, fuel consumption, and delivery schedules.
- Adhered to all traffic laws and safety regulations during transportation operations.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers regarding route changes and delivery updates.
- Assisted in training new drivers on company policies and safe driving practices.
- Resolved customer inquiries related to shipments and ensured timely deliveries.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Reduced fuel consumption by implementing efficient driving routes.
- Strengthened relationships with clients by providing exceptional service and timely communication.
- Supported new drivers by sharing best practices and insights gained from experience on road.
Truck Driver
NATCORP LOGISTICS
SOUTH AFRICA JOHANNESBURG
04.2018 - 02.2023
- Optimized delivery routes to reduce fuel costs and improve delivery times.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Transportation of heavy abnormal loads across the boarder into all Southern African countries and locally in South Africa
Education
Bachelor of Science - Administration
University of Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE HARARE11-2006
GED -
VISITATION HIGH SCHOOL
DOMBOSHAWA03-2002
Skills
- Class 5 commercial Drivers licence
- Safe driving
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe driving practices for over 10 years with no accidents
- Dependable and reliable
- Administration skills
- Vehicle inspection
- Long-haul driving
- Basic computer literacy
- Accurate record keeping
- Load securing proficiency
- Customer service
- Load inspection
Timeline
Truck Driver
ELS DISTRIBUTIONS LTD
03.2023 - Current
Truck Driver
NATCORP LOGISTICS
04.2018 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Administration
University of Zimbabwe
GED -
VISITATION HIGH SCHOOL