Job Purpose
The Heavy Truck Driver at UBUNTU MOVERS is responsible for safely operating heavy commercial trucks to transport goods, cargo, and other consignments to designated destinations within Uganda and across regional routes as assigned. The role involves ensuring timely deliveries, conducting routine vehicle inspections, maintaining accurate transport documentation, complying with road traffic regulations, and safeguarding company vehicles and cargo. The driver contributes to efficient logistics operations by promoting road safety, minimizing vehicle downtime, and providing professional service to customers.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Transportation and Delivery Operations
Operate heavy trucks safely to transport goods and cargo to assigned destinations.
Follow approved delivery schedules, routes, and instructions from the Transport Manager or Dispatcher.
Ensure cargo is delivered on time and in the correct quantities to designated customers or delivery points.
Coordinate with dispatch and warehouse teams during loading, unloading, and delivery operations.
Obtain customer signatures, delivery notes, and proof of delivery upon completion of assignments.
Report delivery delays, route disruptions, and other operational challenges promptly.
2. Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure the truck is safe and roadworthy.
Check engine oil, coolant, brake systems, tyres, lights, mirrors, and other essential vehicle components.
Report mechanical faults, unusual noises, warning indicators, and vehicle damage to the Fleet Manager.
Monitor vehicle servicing schedules and ensure routine maintenance is completed as required.
Keep the truck clean, orderly, and in good operating condition.
Avoid operating vehicles with serious mechanical defects or safety concerns.
3. Road Safety and Legal Compliance
Comply with Uganda's road traffic laws, speed limits, and applicable commercial transport regulations.
Maintain a valid driving licence and the appropriate authorization for the assigned heavy vehicle category.
Observe defensive driving practices and maintain safe distances from other road users.
Follow applicable driver working-hour, rest, and fatigue-management requirements.
Ensure required vehicle documents, insurance, permits, and inspection records are available as applicable.
Report road accidents, traffic incidents, and safety hazards immediately to management.
4. Cargo Handling and Security
Verify cargo details against delivery notes, loading documents, and dispatch instructions.
Check that cargo is properly loaded, secured, and protected against damage during transit.
Monitor cargo security throughout the journey and avoid unauthorized stops or route deviations.
Ensure seals, locks, tarpaulins, and other cargo-protection equipment are properly used where necessary.
Report missing, damaged, delayed, or tampered cargo immediately.
Follow established procedures for handling fragile, valuable, or special cargo.
5. Transport Documentation and Reporting
Maintain accurate trip sheets, vehicle logbooks, mileage records, and fuel consumption records.
Complete delivery notes, waybills, trip-authority forms, and other required transport documents.
Record fuel purchases, approved expenses, journey distances, and delivery times.
Submit completed transport documents to the relevant department after each assignment.
Report discrepancies involving cargo quantities, fuel usage, mileage, or delivery documentation.
Maintain confidentiality and proper custody of company records and customer documents.
6. Fuel and Cost Management
Monitor fuel consumption and use fuel responsibly during transport assignments.
Follow approved fuel allocation and refuelling procedures.
Avoid unnecessary idling, unauthorized trips, and inefficient driving practices.
Report fuel irregularities, excessive consumption, and suspected fuel losses.
Support efforts to reduce operating costs through careful driving and proper vehicle care.
7. Customer Service and Communication
Communicate professionally with customers, warehouse personnel, security teams, and other stakeholders.
Confirm deliveries and notify the relevant team of arrival times or unexpected delays.
Obtain appropriate acknowledgements for delivered goods and returned documents.
Handle customer concerns respectfully and refer unresolved issues to management.
Represent UBUNTU MOVERS professionally throughout all transport assignments.
8. Security and Emergency Response
Park vehicles in authorized and secure locations during stops and overnight stays.
Follow company security procedures for cargo, vehicles, fuel, and transport documents.
Report accidents, theft, breakdowns, and emergencies promptly.
Follow company procedures for breakdown assistance and emergency coordination.
Cooperate with authorized personnel and provide accurate information when investigating incidents.