Arno Engelbrecht
Namibia
Summary
Experienced Truck Driver offering solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about trucks and trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation, and business needs.
Reliable Truck Driver known for productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in route planning, time management, and safety compliance to ensure timely deliveries. Possess strong navigation, vehicle maintenance knowledge, and load securing abilities. Excel in communication and problem-solving, ensuring smooth operations under diverse conditions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
WS Transport
Mariental, Namibia
10.2022 - Current
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
Truck Driver
Blaauws Transport
Walvis Bay
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
Abnormal Truck driver
Tulela
06.2020 - 11.2021
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
Truck Driver
Blaauws Transport
10.2016 - 05.2021
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
Truck Driver
Coleman Transport
03.2015 - 10.2016
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, dangerous curves., in order to plan most efficient routes.
Sales Representative
Tren Tyre Otjiwarongo
06.2014 - 02.2015
- Developed and maintained relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Conducted market research to identify potential customers and their needs.
- Analyzed customer feedback to improve products and services.
Truck Driver
JAE Transport
11.2012 - 05.2014
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Provided customer service by responding to inquiries about services offered or directions to destination locations.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, dangerous curves., in order to plan most efficient routes.
Education
Highest grade -
Welwitschia Senior Secondary School
Skills
- Commercial truck driving
- Driving abnormal loads
- Driving forklifts
- Vehicle checkup and maintenance
- Route planning
- Logistics
- Customer service
- Safety procedures adherence
- Document and paperwork management
- Daily housekeeping of truck
- Hardworking
- Initiative
- Team player
- Interest in transport/logistics
- Operators Card for Transport of Dangerous Goods
- Equipment Operation
- Transportation safety
- Load security
- Commercial driving
- Materials Transport
- Safe Driving
- Route Management
- Long-haul driving
- Vehicle inspections
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Afrikaans, Fluent
References
- MR F Louw, Principal, Edugate Academy, +264 67 303 114
- Mr Derek Du Toit, Blaauws Transport, +264 81 124 0883
- Mr B Coleman, Coleman Transport, +264 63 247 479
- Mr J Van Wyk, Namibia Truck and Components, +264 81 127 1985
- Ben Brockman, Tulela, +264 81 569 6046
Skillshighlights
- Commercial truck driving, mostly with interlink trailer combinations
- Experience in driving abnormal loads
- Experience in driving forklifts and other equipment
- Vehicle checkup and maintenance of trucks and trailers through inspections to ensure mechanical, safety and emergency equipment functionality
- Route planning and logistics
- Providing customer service by maintaining a professional image of logistic company whilst driving loading and offloading cargo
- Adherence of safety procedures and legal regulations while driving truck to different destinations
- Obtain receipts and signatures for collection and deliverance of cargo
- Complete and submit all necessary documents and paperwork as well as operating logs at the end of the shift
- Daily housekeeping of truck, cleaning the equipment and trailers to ensure they stay in good condition
- Hardworking and able to use own initiative
- Eager to acquire new skills and knowledge
- Well respected by colleagues due to willingness to help and be a team player
- Keen interest in trucks and transport/logistics industry in general
- In possession of an Operators Card for Transport of Dangerous Goods NQF Level:3 Credits 4
Personal Information
- ID Number: 9506210070
- Date of Birth: 06/21/95
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Namibian
- Marital Status: Single
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Afrikaans
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Truck Driver
WS Transport
10.2022 - Current
Truck Driver
Blaauws Transport
11.2021 - 09.2022
Abnormal Truck driver
Tulela
06.2020 - 11.2021
Truck Driver
Blaauws Transport
10.2016 - 05.2021
Truck Driver
Coleman Transport
03.2015 - 10.2016
Sales Representative
Tren Tyre Otjiwarongo
06.2014 - 02.2015
Truck Driver
JAE Transport
11.2012 - 05.2014
Highest grade -
Welwitschia Senior Secondary School