Job Description
Position: Truck Driver
Company: Tak Logistics
Location: Portharcourt
Employment Type: On-site
Salary: 90k
We are a top-tier transportation firm based in Port Harcourt, offering unparalleled logistics solutions to our clients. Our expertise lies in efficiently transporting cargoes from production sites to storage facilities across Nigeria, ensuring a smooth and reliable delivery process every time.
Job Description
Inspect truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips and submit a written report on the condition of the truck at the end of each trip or tour of duty.
Drive vehicle to and from designated destinations of up to 11 hours with and maximum of 14 hours total as dot rules allow.
Apply knowledge of commercial driving and skills in maneuvering vehicle at varying speeds in difficult situations, such as heavy traffic, inclement weather.
Drivers must be able to lift and carry up to seventy-five pounds.
Reporting all accidents and incidents involving drivers or company equipment.
Report highway safety hazards noted in route.
Promptly report any delays due to breakdowns, weather or traffic conditions or other emergencies.
Maintain records required for compliance with state and federal regulations including driver’s record of duty status,
Mileage records, and other records required by law.
Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and comply with all federal, state and local regulations for the safe operations of a commercial motor vehicle.
Qualifications
Minimum of senior school certificate.
Must possess a valid commercial class G driver’s license.
Must have previous heavy duty vehicle driving experience.
Must have the ability to read and write English language. Perform simple mathematical calculations. Must have mental ability to handle receipts; read maps, road signs, maintain record of duty status, etc.
Must have working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems.
Must have knowledge of dot regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspection and maintenance.
Must satisfactorily pass a drug test.
Must satisfactorily pass an alcohol test (if applicable)
Only qualified candidates should forward their CV to humanresources@ilsfleetmgt.com
with the subject line “TRUCK DRIVERS.”
