Tinashe Kariwo
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Seeking a position in Transport and Logistics
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Tanker Truck Driver
Tuli investment pvt Ltd
Harare, Harare
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Operated heavy-duty tanker trucks to transport and deliver liquid cargo safely across regional routes.
Conducted thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety, tank integrity, and compliance with transportation regulations.
Managed safe loading and unloading procedures, including connecting hoses and monitoring pressure levels to prevent spills or contamination.
Maintained accurate logs of deliveries, vehicle maintenance, and fuel usage using digital logging devices.
Adhered to strict safety protocols and hazardous material (HAZMAT) guidelines to ensure zero incidents during transit.
Achievements
Maintained a 99% on-time delivery rate by optimizing routes and coordinating effectively with dispatch teams.
Recognized for a 100% accident-free record over the duration of employment through defensive driving and rigorous safety checks.
Reduced vehicle downtime by 15% by proactively identifying and reporting minor mechanical issues before they required major repairs.
Successfully completed over 500+ safe liquid transfers without any environmental leaks or product discrepancies.
Long Haul Truck Driver
Havworth investment pvt Ltd
Harare zimbabwe , Harare
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Delivered freight to various destinations across long distances.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and delivery schedules.
International Truck Driver
PNR TRANSPORT
South africa , Gauteng
06.2016 - 06.2022
- Delivering acid to DRC kamoto and mutanda mine
- Delivering mixed dangerous goods to Zambia under king chemical Zambia.
- Transport goods and staff to required destinations in time, effectively and safely.
- Daily completion of vehicle roadworthy checklist.
- Zero tolerance on diesel breakdowns.
- Checking the truck on daily basis.
- Reporting vehicle faults accurately and effective immediately.
- Ensuring the truck and tarpaulins are clean.
- Adhering to traffic rules and regulations.
- Keeping truck documents safely.
- Making sure that PODS are stamped and signed.
Cross Border Truck Driver
TRANS AFRICA
02.2010 - 10.2015
- Delivering fuel to Zambia and Zimbabwe.
- Daily completion of vehicle roadworthy checklist.
- Fuel checking and maintaining good fuel consumption.
- Reports accidents / damages in time.
- Compliance to policy of customer signing invoice as having received goods per order.
- Compliance to routing set out by dispatch supervisor.
- Cleaning vehicle daily
- Reason for transferring from Trans Africa: company officially closed
Education
Commercial Drivers Licence - Code 14 Drivers Licence
Natis South Africa
01.2017 - 02.2030
Defensive Driving Certificate -
Class two (2) Driver's license -
(O)-LEVEL - English language, Shona, Geography, Integrated science, Technical Graphics, Mathematics, Commerce
NZVIMBO HIGH SCHOOL
References
- Mr. Nico Swart, Operations Manager, Trans Africa Coaches, PO Box 97, Melville, Johannesburg, RSA, +271 172 617 63, +277 673 905 08
- Mr. Wayne Swann, Operations Manager, PNR Transport, 30 Creativity Boulevard, Midval, Johannesburg, RSA, +271 190 392 84, +277 944 639 08
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Soccer
- Reading magazines
- Sharing jokes
- Drawing
Languages
- Shona
- English
- Shona
Personal Information
- ID Number: 15-165235A15
- Passport Number: GN 222572
- Date of Birth: 06/09/89
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Zimbabwean
- Marital Status: Married
- Work Permit: Valid
Timeline
Tanker Truck Driver
Tuli investment pvt Ltd
01.2024 - 06.2025
Long Haul Truck Driver
Havworth investment pvt Ltd
08.2022 - 12.2023
Commercial Drivers Licence - Code 14 Drivers Licence
Natis South Africa
01.2017 - 02.2030
International Truck Driver
PNR TRANSPORT
06.2016 - 06.2022
Cross Border Truck Driver
TRANS AFRICA
02.2010 - 10.2015
Defensive Driving Certificate -
Class two (2) Driver's license -
(O)-LEVEL - English language, Shona, Geography, Integrated science, Technical Graphics, Mathematics, Commerce
NZVIMBO HIGH SCHOOL