Commercial driving
Shahid Zafar Awan
Truck Driver
Dubai
Summary
Organized Truck Driver with proven track record of delivering within specified time frames. Customer-focused and strong communicator to effectively interact with others. Quick learner with management potential.
Bringing hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history in transportation positions. Proficient in operating all trucks and lowbed trailers, as well as loading, securing and unloading products with maximum efficiency. Well-organized and knowledgeable in meeting customer needs, coordinating paperwork and meeting company objectives.
Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 9+ years in logistics.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Truck Driver
Pyramid Transport Co.LLC
Dubai
07.2018 - Current
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
- Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident.
- Verified hazardous material product descriptions and determined any discrepancies in paperwork.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Truck Driver
Abu Zahara Transport
Taif
12.2013 - 01.2018
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
- Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.
Education
Matric - Science Education
Gujranwala Board of Intermediate Pakistan
Gujrat 03.2006 - 03.2007
Skills
Commercial driving
Order picking and processing
Hazardous Materials Endorsement
Route logs
GPS and route planning
Vehicle systems
Heavy haul expert
Tractor-trailer driving specialist
Materials transport
Class A Commercial Driver's License
Vehicle inspections
Defensive driver training
Shipping and packaging
Lift up to 160000 pounds
Flatbed truck expertise
Recovering vehicles
Certification
UAE License - July 2025
Interests
Timeline
Pakistan Commercial driving
12-2019
Truck Driver
Pyramid Transport Co.LLC
07.2018 - Current
UAE License - July 2025
07-2018
KSA License Commercial driving
01-2014
Truck Driver
Abu Zahara Transport
12.2013 - 01.2018
Matric - Science Education
Gujranwala Board of Intermediate Pakistan
03.2006 - 03.2007