Francis Muchineripi Vanganayi
Harare,Zimbabwe
Summary
Dedicated Long Haul Truck Driver with 18+ years of experience in cross-border and long-distance trucking. Proven ability to operate heavy-duty truck, manage cargo logistics, and ensure timely deliveries while maintaining strict safety and compliance standards. Skilled in route planning, vehicle maintenance, and defensive driving, with experience handling border documentation and electronic logging devices (ELD). A self-motivated and reliable professional with excellent time management, Problem-solving, and customer service skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Long Haul Truck Driver
Rustrans Transport Pvt Ltd
02.2015 - Current
- Operated heavy-duty trucks for long-haul inland deliveries of 900-1200kms across Zimbabwe and international borders, maintaining a strict adherence to time-sensitive schedules.
- Demonstrated exceptional time management and route planning to meet delivery windows without compromising compliance.
- Managed cargo securement, ensuring safe and efficient transport of goods.
- Maintained accurate logbooks using electronic logging devices (ELD).
- Adhered to road safety regulations, Hour of service (HOS), and border crossing protocols.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, checking tires, lights, brake, mirrors, and other equipment, identifying and resolving minor issues.
- Performed brake adjustments and emergency roadside repairs.
- Collaborated with dispatchers and warehouse staff to optimize delivery schedules.
- Provided excellent customer service when delivering goods to clients.
- Efficiently planning routes using GPS systems and Maps, considering traffic conditions and delivery schedules.
- Maintained a flawless safety record of over 9 years.
- Assisted in training newly recruited junior drivers on long-distance logistics and emergency procedures.
Truck Driver
Profeeds Pvt Ltd
02.2007 - 01.2015
- Operated and drove straight and articulated trucks to transport Stock feeds and materials.
- Transported live chicks, chickens and fish safely and efficiently.
- Assisted in loading and unloading cargo while ensuring secure placement.
- Maintained trip reports and fuel logs for company records.
- Followed defensive driving techniques to prevent accidents.
- Performed routine vehicle maintenance to ensure road worthiness.
- Utilized GPS efficiently and minimize travel delays.
Education
GED -
Harare High School
IELTS General -
British Council
Commercial Driver's License (Code CE) -
Zimbabwe Central Vehicle Registry
Defensive Driving Certificate -
Traffic Safety Council Zimbabwe
Skills
- CDL (Code CE) License
- Long-Haul and Cross-Border Trucking
- Electronic Logging Devices (ELD)
- Hours of Service Compliance
- GPS Navigation
- Route Planning
- Cargo Securement
- Load Distribution
- Basic Truck Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Border Crossing Documentation
- Mountain Driving
- Time Management
- Punctuality
- Problem-solving
- Decision Making
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Self-motivated
- Independent
- Teamwork
- Coordination
- Customer Service
- Professionalism
Accomplishments
- Achieved 100% on-time delivery record for 5 consecutive years at Rustrans Transport.
- Reduced delivery delays by 25% through optimized route planning.
- Trained 6 Drivers successfully in Long-distance Logistics and emergency procedures at Rustrans Transport.
Clean Driving Record
True
Valid Passport
True
References
- Vimbai Rusakaniko, Logistics Manager, Rustrans Transport Pvt Ltd, vrusakaniko@gmail.com, +263772315984
- Bret Clark, Transport and Factory Manager, Profeeds Pvt Ltd, brett.clark72@yahoo.com, +263772421740
Open To Sponsorship
True
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: 1
Languages
Shona
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
Long Haul Truck Driver
Rustrans Transport Pvt Ltd
02.2015 - Current
Truck Driver
Profeeds Pvt Ltd
02.2007 - 01.2015
GED -
Harare High School
IELTS General -
British Council
Commercial Driver's License (Code CE) -
Zimbabwe Central Vehicle Registry
Defensive Driving Certificate -
Traffic Safety Council Zimbabwe