Abel Muranganwa Chanakira
Perth,WA
Summary
Dedicated truck driver with extensive experience in safety compliance and vehicle maintenance. Proven ability to optimize delivery routes while ensuring timely and reliable service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Truck Driver/Mechanical Fitter
Raynolds Trucking
Harare, Zimbabwe
03.2017 - 08.2025
- Operated heavy-duty trucks for local and long-haul deliveries.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding route changes and delays.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize delivery schedules and routes.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning alcohol use while operating a commercial motor vehicle.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
Truck Driver
Tribros Carriers
Johannesburg, South Africa
06.2008 - 08.2016
- Loaded and unloaded freight using proper handling techniques and equipment.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting hazardous materials when applicable.
- Reported all accidents or violations to management immediately upon occurrence.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
Skills
- Vehicle inspection
- Truck maintenance
- Route optimization
- Hazardous materials handling
- Loading techniques
- Customer relationship management
Certification
code 14 South African license
Timeline
Truck Driver/Mechanical Fitter
Raynolds Trucking
03.2017 - 08.2025
Truck Driver
Tribros Carriers
06.2008 - 08.2016