A) Responsibilities for the Role

• Safely transport containers and cargo between ZCL premises, the port, and client destinations in accordance with company schedules and route plans.
• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the truck to ensure roadworthiness, cleanliness, and compliance with safety and maintenance standards.
• Verify cargo and shipping documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with.
• Load and unload cargo in coordination with warehouse and port teams, ensuring proper handling to prevent damage or loss.
• Ensure timely delivery of goods and maintain communication with dispatch or the operations supervisor in case of delays, incidents, or route changes.
• Monitor fuel usage and report mileage, fuel consumption, and any irregularities to the supervisor.
• Submit proof of delivery (POD) and relevant documentation immediately after each completed trip.
• Adhere strictly to traffic regulations, company safety policies, and driver conduct standards at all times.
• Report mechanical issues or faults promptly to the workshop or maintenance team.
• Assist in vehicle servicing schedules, ensuring preventive maintenance is completed on time.
• Maintain trip logs, delivery records, and ensure accurate reporting of hours worked.
• Represent ZCL professionally while interacting with port officials, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Support in route planning and provide feedback for improving efficiency and reducing turnaround time.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by a reporting supervisor.

B) Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

• Valid Tanzanian Driving License – Class E or CE required.
• At least 3-5 years of proven experience driving heavy trucks or container carriers in a logistics, transport, or freight environment.
• Knowledge of port operations, customs clearance.
• Defensive driving or road safety training will be an added advantage.
• Strong sense of responsibility, discipline, and time management.

• Safely transport containers and cargo between ZCL premises, the port, and client destinations in accordance with company schedules and route plans.
• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the truck to ensure roadworthiness, cleanliness, and compliance with safety and maintenance standards.
• Verify cargo and shipping documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with.
• Load and unload cargo in coordination with warehouse and port teams, ensuring proper handling to prevent damage or loss.
• Ensure timely delivery of goods and maintain communication with dispatch or the operations supervisor in case of delays, incidents, or route changes.
• Monitor fuel usage and report mileage, fuel consumption, and any irregularities to the supervisor.
• Submit proof of delivery (POD) and relevant documentation immediately after each completed trip.
• Adhere strictly to traffic regulations, company safety policies, and driver conduct standards at all times.
• Report mechanical issues or faults promptly to the workshop or maintenance team.
• Assist in vehicle servicing schedules, ensuring preventive maintenance is completed on time.
• Maintain trip logs, delivery records, and ensure accurate reporting of hours worked.
• Represent ZCL professionally while interacting with port officials, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Support in route planning and provide feedback for improving efficiency and reducing turnaround time.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by a reporting supervisor.

• Defensive driving or road safety training will be an added advantage.
• Strong sense of responsibility, discipline, and time management.

• Valid Tanzanian Driving License – Class E or CE required.
• At least 3-5 years of proven experience driving heavy trucks or container carriers in a logistics, transport, or freight environment.
• Knowledge of port operations, customs clearance.