Basic computer skills
Kingsley Owolabi
Truck Driver
Lagos,LA
Summary
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.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Truck Driver
Owoblocks Nigeria Ltd
Ipaja, Lagos
02.2019 - 07.2023
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- 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.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Answered roadside assistance calls for tows and other vehicle support.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Removed and unloaded packages from Type trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Accounting
University of Ado Ekiti
Ekiti Atate 02.2000 - 04.2004
Skills
Hazardous Materials Endorsement
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Interests
Driving and swimming
Timeline
Truck Driver
Owoblocks Nigeria Ltd
02.2019 - 07.2023
Bachelor Of Science - Accounting
University of Ado Ekiti
02.2000 - 04.2004
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