The responsibilities of a Truck Driver are as follows:

• Ensure timely conveyance of company materials securely to and from places as instructed by supervisor.
• Ensure that vehicles are kept clean at all times to meet required food safety standard.
• Transport Company’s products over land to and from manufacturing plants, branches and other specified areas.
• Inspect the trailer before and after the trip, and record any defects found.
• Report serious mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel.
• Ensure that any cargo transported is fully secured to the trailer, using blocks, chains, covers, or ropes.
• Ensure that transportation meets safety compliance and regulations.
• Drive for long periods, carrying out long-distance deliveries, adjusting to driving conditions appropriately and safely.
• Monitor loading and unloading of goods, prepare delivery papers, and keep records of daily tasks.
• Submit forms, obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods.
• Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
• Determine vehicle routes according to traffic patterns.
• Perform emergency roadside repairs, such as changing tires or installing light bulbs, tire chains, or spark plugs and other basic trailer maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of applicable heavy duty truck driving rules and regulations.
• Hands on experience with troubleshooting and ability to drive long distances and travel regularly.
• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc…).
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations or damage to the vehicles.
• Having a valid professional driver’s license and good driving record with no traffic violations. 
• Carry out routine checks on vehicles and ensure they are in good working condition.
• Perform periodic maintenance on vehicles, such as changing batteries and motor oil at appropriate time, and as re-fueling the    truck(s).
• Keep up a travel log to record areas traveled to, travel time, and work hours.
• Other duties assigned by your Supervisor.

Requirements

• Educational Requirement- Minimum of SSCE.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Good knowledge of traffic laws and regulations.
• Extensive Knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations.
• 4-5 years cogent experience as a Truck Driver
• Candidate should be highly experienced with Logistics and Transportation Industry.
• Candidate must have no recent moving or driving violations.