Morne Thysse

Experienced Truck Driver with over 9 years of long-distance driving expertise, specializing in transporting heavy machinery and commercial cargo across South Africa. Proven ability to maintain a 100% accident-free record, secure cargo effectively, and perform thorough vehicle inspections. Skilled in route planning, defensive driving, and maintaining accurate logbooks. Committed to ensuring safe, timely deliveries and upholding company standards for Recruit Friend.

Technician - Selfemployed - North west

(2023-06)

• Performed ECU repairs, electrical wiring, and diagnostic fault finding.
• Executed mechanical repairs on all cars and trucks, specializing in gasoline and diesel engines.
• Serviced and repaired forklifts and all other motor vehicles.

Driver Long distance - ICM International cleaning machines - Cape Town, South Africa

(1995-09 - 2023-01)

• Successfully transported heavy industrial machinery and commercial cargo over long distances across South Africa's major national road networks, with a specialization in routes between Cape Town and Durban.
• Maintained a flawless 100% accident-free driving record throughout a 9-year career.
• Expertly operated heavy articulated vehicles, including the Volvo FMX 440 equipped with a Tautliner trailer.
• Secured heavy cargo, machinery, and equipment using straps and chains to ensure safe transport and strict regulatory compliance.
• Responsible for full pre trip and post trip inspections; tyres, breaks, lights, oil, coolant, couplings and airlines and trailer safety.
• Skilled in load securing tarping and strapping my loads and the weight distribution of my load to prevent shifting.
• Experience with defensive driving, night driving, mountain passes and tight deadlines.
• Keep accurate logbooks and trip sheets and driving hours.
• Comfortable with basic breakdowns and clear communication with dispatch on ETA and delays.
• Safety all ways first, reliable, punctual and use to being away from home for long period of times.

NQF Level 1 - Westcliff Technical High (1983-01 - 1995-09)