Franklin Asare Kumi
Accra
Summary
A hardworking employee who is passionate and enthusiastic about learning the trucking field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Company
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during, and after trips.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Inspected vehicles before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Determined the quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
Education
Diploma in Business Management / Entrepreneurship - Business Management
ALISON
Netherlands03.2018
Executive Skills Certificate - Executive Assistant
ALISON
Netherlands03.2018
LCM Certificate - Marketing
London Centre of Marketing
United Kingdom01.2007
Skills
- Repairing
- Social Perceptiveness
- Recovering Vehicles
- Writing
- Corrective Actions
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Daily Vehicle Inspections
- Drive Vehicles
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Vehicle Inspection
- Time Management
- Customer Inquiries
- Truck Cab Computer Operation
- Defensive Driver Training
- Troubleshooting
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Order Picking and Processing
- Fuel Logs
- Instructing
- Vehicle Service Documentation
- First Aid
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Resolving Shipping and Delivery Problems
- YouTube
- Trip Planning
- Microsoft Outlook
- Over the Road Trucking
- Driver's Daily Log (DLL)
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Windows
- Mathematics
- Analytical Approach
- Special Equipment Installation
- Traffic Observations
- Computerized Inventory Tracking Software
- Microsoft Office
- GPS and Route Planning
- Efficient Trip Planner
- Persuasion
- Route Navigation Software
- Speaking
- Inquiry Response
- Critical Thinking
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Truck Driver
Company
01.2023 - 12.2024
Diploma in Business Management / Entrepreneurship - Business Management
ALISON
Executive Skills Certificate - Executive Assistant
ALISON
LCM Certificate - Marketing
London Centre of Marketing
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