Solomon Opayemi

I am a professional Truck driver with over five years of working experience in driving different types of vehicles, buses and trucks like flatbeds, covered body and more both manual drive and automatic drive. I have a valid class G driver’s license and also trade test certificate issued by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment. I also have a clean driving record and familiar with all DOT regulations and state driving laws.

I am passionate about timely delivery of quality service while making sure the customer is satisfied. My goal is to join a reputable organization that values safety, teamwork and efficiency.

February 2021 to Present

Team Lead • Truck Driver• Giga Logistics and Allied Services Ltd • Ogun State, Nigeria.

• Communicate consistently between warehouse and customers.
• Follow company procedures, safety regulations and traffic laws.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.

• Load and unload goods
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment.
• Perform brake adjustments.
• Perform emergency roadside repairs.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo.

• Report delays, accidents or other traffic and transportation situations to bases or other vehicles, using mobile phone.
• Update work log daily and track all deliveries.

July 2018 to January 2021

Truck Driver • Auto Pearl Goods Resources Ltd• Lagos, Nigeria.

• Performed deliveries throughout West Local.
• Checked all load related documentation for completion and accuracy.
• Maintained vehicle log, cargo records and billing statements in accordance with regulations.
• Obeyed traffic laws and followed established traffic and transportation procedures.
• Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets, skids and boxes and secured material or products for transport.
• Presented bills and receipts and collect payments for goods and delivered or loaded.
• Completed routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment, such as cleaning lubricating, recharging batteries, fueling or replacing liquefied gas tank.
• Read maps and followed written and verbal geographic directions.
• Secured cargo against inclement weather, pilferage, and damage

• (2008) Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho, Oyo State,

BSc Mechanical Engineering

(Second Class Lower)

Adept in project writing

Hands on workshop technology

Knowledge of Engineering materials

• (2001) Command Day Secondary School, Maitama, Abuja (Senior Secondary School Certificate)