GOWARD AHENKORAH
NSAWAM
Summary
Dedicated truck driver with a proven track record at So Good Contractions, excelling in safe driving and logistics planning. Demonstrated adaptability and strong communication skills, achieving zero accidents while optimizing routes and enhancing customer satisfaction. Expert in vehicle inspections and DOT compliance, ensuring efficient and reliable transportation of materials.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
So Good Contractions
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Operated heavy-duty trucks to transport materials to job sites efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Managed delivery schedules and routes to optimize transportation efficiency.
- Loaded and unloaded materials according to safety standards and company protocols.
- Maintained accurate driving logs and records of deliveries for regulatory compliance.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication with clients during pickups and deliveries.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to unforeseen road conditions or traffic delays, maintaining timely deliveries despite challenges.
- Provided timely, accurate documentation for all freight shipments, contributing to smooth logistical operations.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Safeguarded cargo integrity by regularly checking load securement during transport and promptly addressing any issues that arose.
- Facilitated loading and unloading processes by working closely with warehouse personnel, minimizing wait times at docks.
- Utilized GPS technology and mapping software effectively to identify the most efficient driving routes consistently throughout assignments.
- Reduced fuel expenses through careful route planning and diligent monitoring of vehicle maintenance needs.
- Collaborated efficiently with fellow drivers to coordinate schedules or share information about upcoming routes or potential hazards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline processes and improve overall efficiency.
Skills
- Safe driving
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe driving practices
- Dependable and reliable
- Transportation safety
- Vehicle inspection
- Vehicle inspections
- DOT compliance
- Long-haul driving
- GPS and route planning
- Vehicle maintenance
- Decision-making
- Route management
- Materials transport
- Flexible schedule availability
- Accurate record keeping
- Defensive driving techniques
- Logistics planning
- Physical stamina and strength
- Adherence to regulations
- Route logs
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
- Trailer maintenance
- GPS navigation mastery
- Adaptability and resilience
- Defensive driver training
- Vehicle systems
- Emergency response readiness
- Logbook management
- Loading and unloading
- Verbal and written communication
- Basic maintenance
- Weather awareness
- Schedule management
- Refrigerated trailers operation
- Planning
- Air brake certification
- OTR driving
Languages
English/GHANAIAN LANGUAGE
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Truck Driver
So Good Contractions
07.2024 - 02.2025