Michael Makumbe
Katowice
Summary
Accomplished Truck Driver with extensive experience at Hegelmann, recognized for maintaining a flawless safety record and optimizing delivery schedules. Proficient in regulatory compliance and vehicle maintenance, I excel in load security and customer service, ensuring timely and safe transportation of goods while effectively managing routes and adapting to changing conditions.
Organized Truck Driver with proven track record of delivering within specified time frames. Customer-focused and strong communicator to effectively interact with others. Quick learner with management potential.
Bringing hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history in transportation positions. Proficient in operating Type trucks and Type trailers, as well as loading, securing and unloading products with maximum efficiency. Well-organized and knowledgeable in meeting customer needs, coordinating paperwork, and meeting company objectives.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Dobosz
10.2025 - Current
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
Truck Driver
Hegelmann
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
Education
GED -
Handle High School
Manicaland Zimbabwe Skills
Load security
Commercial driving
Transportation safety
Tanker and hazmat endorsements
Regulatory compliance
Planning
Loading and unloading
Delivery scheduling
Vehicle maintenance
Time management
Tractor-trailer driving specialist
Customer service
GPS and route planning
Hazardous materials handling
Defensive driver training
Safe driving
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Truck Driver
Dobosz
10.2025 - Current
Truck Driver
Hegelmann
11.2024 - 04.2025
GED -
Handle High School