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FARHAN AHMED

Lusaka,Zambia

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Truck DriverHeavy Truck DriverTanker driverMechanical Engineer

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsultingVolunteerSeasonal Work

Location Preference

On-Site
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Flexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company Retreats401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work week

Summary

Experienced Heavy Truck Driver with 13+ years of cross-border fuel tanker experience across Southern and Central Africa. Skilled in safety, compliance, inspections and documentation.

Overview

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1
Language
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Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Truck Driver

Atosh Transport
Lusaka, Lusaka
05.2013 - Current
  • Operated long-haul trucks across diverse routes to ensure timely deliveries.
  • Inspected vehicles for safety and compliance before each trip to maintain standards.
  • Communicated effectively with dispatchers to coordinate pick-up and drop-off schedules.

Heavy Truck Driver

Atosh Transport
, Zambia
05.2013 - Current
  • Transported fuel and freight across multiple countries in Southern Africa, ensuring timely and reliable delivery.
  • Conducted daily inspections and maintained accurate cargo, fuel, and hours-of-service records to comply with regulations.
  • Performed minor roadside repairs to minimize downtime and ensured safe, on-time deliveries to clients.

Education

High School -

Chika High School
Kapiri Mposhi, Central Province
01.2005 - 01.2008

Skills

  • Fuel Tanker Operations
  • Cross-Border Driving
  • Pre/Post-Trip Inspections
  • Roadside Repairs
  • Brake inspection
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Hours compliance
  • Cargo management
  • Route planning
  • Convoy Management
  • Defensive driving
  • Safety compliance
  • Collision avoidance
  • Specialized load handling
  • Freight handling
  • Logistics planning
  • Freight consolidation
  • Trip planning
  • Loading and unloading
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Cargo securing methods
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Basic repair techniques
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Maintenance reporting
  • Logbook management
  • Invoice verification
  • Accurate record keeping
  • Traffic law knowledge
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Decision making
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Self-motivation and discipline
  • Physical stamina and strength
  • Stress management aptitude
  • Weather awareness
  • Customer management
  • Polite demeanor
  • Flexible schedule availability
  • Loading and unloading
  • Logistics planning
  • Materials transport
  • Adaptability
  • Customer-oriented
  • Polite demeanor
  • Flexible schedule availability

Certification

  • Zambian Class CE Heavy Vehicle Licence
  • Dangerous Goods (DG)
  • Valid Passport

Languages

  • English
  • Swahili

Languages

English
First Language

Timeline

Truck Driver

Atosh Transport
05.2013 - Current

Heavy Truck Driver

Atosh Transport
05.2013 - Current

High School -

Chika High School
01.2005 - 01.2008

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