Beven Chimhowa
Heavy Duty Truck Driver
Harare
Summary
Accomplished Heavy Duty Truck Driver with Optional Air, recognized for enhancing delivery efficiency through expert route planning and effective communication. Proficient in vehicle inspection and logbook management, ensuring compliance with DOT regulations. Demonstrated commitment to safety and timely deliveries, consistently exceeding performance expectations.
Professional driver with solid background in transporting goods safely and efficiently. Skilled in vehicle maintenance, route planning, and cargo handling, ensuring timely deliveries. Strong team collaborator, adaptable to changing demands, and consistently reliable. Focused on achieving results through safety, precision, and effective communication.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Heavy Duty Truck Driver
Optional Air
01.2020 - Current
- Loaded and unloaded goods and freight from tractor trailers, heavy duty trucks and flatbed vehicles.
- Communicated regularly with dispatcher to provide updates on delivery times.
- Reported vehicle and roadside issues in accordance with company policies to maintain route transparency.
- Delivered goods to customers both locally and long distance.
- Completed accurate logs and documentation required for each trip, verifying hours of service compliance per DOT regulations.
- Ensured on-time deliveries by effectively planning routes, managing schedules, and adhering to strict deadlines.
- Increased efficiency through effective communication with dispatchers, coordinating adjustments to accommodate unforeseen issues or delays.
- Enhanced safety by conducting thorough pre-trip inspections and maintaining equipment in optimal condition.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
Education
Diploma in HVAC - Refrigeration Mechanics
Speciss College
Harare, Zimbabwe 04.2001 -
Skills
Coupling and uncoupling
Vehicle inspection
Defensive driving
Route planning
GPS navigation
Logbook management
Size and weight restrictions
Trip planning
Traffic signal compliance
Intersection navigation
Hours of service regulations
Driver wellness
Load securing
Speed management
Safe driving
Safe driving practices
Certification
License Code BE / CE
Carrier Objectives
To join an organization that will allow growth in my field of profession and which offers a dynamic position to work towards attaining relevant knowledge and skill.
Timeline
Heavy Duty Truck Driver
Optional Air
01.2020 - Current
Diploma in HVAC - Refrigeration Mechanics
Speciss College
04.2001 -