Profile summary

Nathan has driven HGVs and articulated combinations on long-haul national routes across South Africa since 2020 — (2020–2021) and (2022–present). His work covers superlink and multi-axle operation, pre/post-trip inspections, cargo securing to axle load limits, waybills and customs documentation, and GPS route planning. He holds a Code EC (Class 1) licence and PrDP Category G/D.

Key highlights

• Code EC (Class 1) licence; PrDP Category G/D — goods and dangerous goods
• Operates articulated and superlink multi-axle combinations on long-haul routes
• Cargo securing (straps, chains, binders) verified against legal axle load limits
• Pre/post-trip inspections: air brakes, coupling, tyres, steering, electrics
• Waybills, proof of delivery, customs documentation, and driver logs

Core skills 21 listed

• HGV Driving
• Articulated Vehicle Operation
• Superlink Combinations
• Multi-Axle Operations
• Defensive Driving
• Route Optimization
• Cargo Securing (straps, chains, binders)
• Pre-trip Inspections
• Post-trip Inspections
• Air Brake Systems
• Coupling Mechanisms
• Axle Load Compliance
• Regulatory Compliance (National Road Traffic Act)
• GPS Navigation
• Freight Maps
• Fleet Communication
• Driver Logs and Trip Sheets
• Waybills and Proof of Delivery
• Customs Documentation
• Hours-of-Service Compliance
• Basic Mechanical Troubleshooting

Experience

Employer names withheld. Full company history shared on request.

1. Feb 2022 – Present
   Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Truck Driver

   Operate heavy goods vehicles and articulated combinations on long-distance national routes across Mpumalanga and South Africa. Conduct pre-trip inspections of fluid levels, braking systems, tyre pressure, steering, and electrical connections. Secure cargo using straps, chains, and binders, verifying weight distribution against legal axle load limits. Maintain driver logs, trip sheets, delivery notes, and fuel receipts. Liaise with fleet dispatchers on transit progress, border delays, and weighbridge clearances. Oversee loading and unloading, verifying cargo counts against manifests, and perform post-trip inspections reporting mechanical anomalies to the workshop team.

2. Jun 2020 – Nov 2021
   Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Truck Driver

   Drove heavy commercial vehicles on regional and long-haul freight assignments across South Africa. Completed daily inspections of mechanical components, air brake systems, and coupling mechanisms. Executed transport documentation including waybills, proof of delivery slips, and customs papers. Navigated routes using GPS tools and freight maps. Adhered to hours-of-service rules, managed rest stops, monitored cargo stability, and handled roadside situations with basic mechanical troubleshooting.