long haul truck driver

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• AZ class license

Documentation Knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports

Type of Trucking and Equipment

• Tractor-trailer A train

Transportation/Travel Information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border

Security and Safety

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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Handling heavy loads

Experience

• Experience an asset