Paul Karanja

Seeking a role that allows me to apply my excellent driving record and commitment to safety in delivering cargo in compliance with driving regulations. Confident professional with excellent oratory and interpersonal skills developed through association with people of various backgrounds, attitudes and beliefs.

Personal Driver - Africa Policy and Leadership Institute - Nairobi

(2013-01)

• Fetching and welcoming clients at the beginning of their trip
• Loading and unloading clients' possessions, as required
• Traveling via the most efficient routes, unless otherwise directed
• Complying with road regulations at all times
• Engaging in conversation or playing music, if suitable
• Ensuring that clients' identities and conversations remain confidential
• Apprising clients of local services that may be of use to them
• Ensuring that the automobile remains clean and well maintained

Truck Driver - Kentam Transporters - Nairobi

(2011-05 - 2012-09)

• Deliver goods via a heavy truck, sometimes over intercity routes or spanning several states
• Load and unload cargo
• Record amount and type of cargo being delivered
• Take orders for new delivers
• Drive long distances
• Fill up on fuel, clean truck, and wash windows
• Report to a dispatcher any incidents encountered on the road
• Monitor road conditions and watch for traffic congestion
• Follow all applicable traffic laws
• Inspect their trailer before and after the trip, and record any defects they find
• Follow accident procedures if an accident occurs
• Keep a log of their activities
• Report serious mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel
• Keep their truck, and associated equipment, clean and in good working order
• Plan routes using maps or satellite tracking
• Get goods to client on time
• Take rest periods during trip
• Transport hazardous materials
• Take special precautions while driving
• Buy or lease trucks from other companies
• Find and keep clients

Truck Driver - Lauchmaster Transporters - Nairobi

(2009-08 - 2011-04)

• Long-distance driving
• Communicating and coordinating with dispatchers
• Obeying and following applicable traffic laws
• Securing cargo and properly arranging and balancing it within the vehicle
• Maintaining a detailed log of working hours in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Ensuring any mechanical issues with the vehicle are corrected before driving
• Planning routes and meeting delivery schedules
• Complying with truck driving rules and regulations
• Reporting defects, accidents and violations
• Performing daily maintenance of truck (refueling, cleaning, etc.)
• Loading and unloading box trucks with forklifts and pallet jacks
• Interacting with customers in a professional manner
• Performing pre- and post-trip vehicle inspection reports
• Recording cargo deliveries
• Verifying loads for accuracy

Truck Driver - Reincort Transporters - Nairobi

(2008-01 - 2009-07)

• Drive long distances to deliver goods to customers
• Load and unload cargo
• Record cargo deliveries
• Refuel and clean vehicle
• Report road incidents to the dispatcher
• Follow traffic laws
• Inspect trucks and record issues
• Follow accident procedures
• Keep an activities log and log hours
• Report mechanical problems to maintenance personnel
• Plan routes using GPS system
• Get goods to the client on time
• Maintain a positive attitude with customers
• Keep commercial driver license up to date

Personal Driver - Nairobi cargo center - Nairobi

(2007-01 - 2008-12)

• Fetching and welcoming clients at the beginning of their trip
• Loading and unloading clients' possessions, as required
• Traveling via the most efficient routes, unless otherwise directed
• Complying with road regulations at all times
• Engaging in conversation or playing music, if suitable
• Ensuring that clients' identities and conversations remain confidential
• Apprising clients of local services that may be of use to them
• Ensuring that the automobile remains clean and well maintained

Casual Laborer - Flowering (K) Limited - Nairobi

(2005-01 - 2006-12)

• Cleaning and preparing construction sites
• Loading and unloading materials and equipment
• Building and taking down scaffolding and temporary structures
• Digging trenches, compacting earth and backfilling holes
• Operating and tending machinery and heavy equipment
• Following instructions from supervisors and implementing construction plans
• Assisting skilled tradespeople in their duties

Driving License - AAR Driving School (2010-01 - 2010-12)

Certificate - Mechanics and Engineering - Christian Industrial Training Centre

Certificate - First Aid - Kenya Institute of Highway & Building Technology

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Njahi High School

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - Makohokoho Primary School