long haul truck driver

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

• Experience an asset

Work Setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• 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
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation Knowledge

• Bill of lading
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports

Type of Trucking and Equipment

• Refrigerated
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tractor-trailer
• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment