Ermias Tsegaye Teshome
Toronto,ON
Summary
Talented Truck Driver with good route planning, payment handling and customer service skills. Offering more than 10 years of experience and basic maintenance knowledge. Performance-driven and detail-oriented with methodical approach to following through on every need.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver/Owner
Self Employed Services
08.2017 - 07.2023
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Transporting different materials across Ethiopia
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
Taxi Cab Driver
Self Employed Services
05.2013 - 07.2017
- Calculated rides costs, received money, and returned change.
- Arrived on time to customer appointments.
- Waited for passengers at designated high-volume locations such as airports and popular nightlife spots.
- Provided mobility to assistance to disabled passengers.
- Checked in with dispatch to determine schedule and planned pickups.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and service.
- Maximized passenger satisfaction by keeping vehicles in safe and clean operating condition.
- Minimized mechanical issues by adhering to vehicle maintenance schedule.
- Picked up and transported passengers to destinations by following fast and safe routes to provide good customer service.
- Communicated with passengers to answer questions about areas and services and provide comfortable traveling experiences.
- Drove safely and obeyed traffic laws to avoid accidents and injuries.
- Used GPS and maps to navigate and find best route to destinations to deliver passengers on time.
- Transported high-value clients with professionalism and discretion.
- Operated party vehicles, buses and town cars.
Bus Driver
Self Employed Services
03.2008 - 04.2013
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules. Inside the capital and different regions in Ethiopia
- Maintained Ethiopia's driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Collected accurate fares ahead of travel, including cash, tokens and passes.
- Complied with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in safe and courteous manner.
- Picked up and dropped off passengers at regularly scheduled locations by following strict time schedules.
- Inspected bus for any mechanical issues before departure.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with passengers and other drivers.
- Checked vehicle daily for maintenance needs, personally handled common upkeep and reported serious concerns to supervisor.
Education
Advanced Certificate - General Mechanics
General Winget
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 08.2004
High School Diploma -
Kefitegna 7 Secondary School
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 08.2002
Skills
- Vehicle Systems
- Auto Delivery
- Heavy Haul Expertise
- Planning Abilities
- Route Logs
- GPS and Route Planning
- Order Picking and Processing
- Vehicle Inspection
- Hazardous Materials Endorsement
- Shipping and Packaging
Hobbies
- Traveling
- Spending time with my son and my wife
- making new friends
- Watching movies
- Playing and watching soccer
Timeline
Truck Driver/Owner
Self Employed Services
08.2017 - 07.2023
Taxi Cab Driver
Self Employed Services
05.2013 - 07.2017
Bus Driver
Self Employed Services
03.2008 - 04.2013
Advanced Certificate - General Mechanics
General Winget
High School Diploma -
Kefitegna 7 Secondary School
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