long haul truck driver

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Documentation Knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trip reports

Type of Trucking and Equipment

• Refrigerated
• Tractor-trailer
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/Travel Experience

Security and Safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/Travel Information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Own Tools/Equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest
• Gloves

Personal Suitability

• Reliability
• Hardworking
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?