LONG HAUL TRUCK DRIVER

Job requirements

Language 

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

AZ class license

Type of trucking and equipment

Tractor-trailer A train

Transportation/travel experience

Long-haul

Documentation knowledge

Accident or incident reports, Driver logbook, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), Maintenance and repair reports, Trans-border documentation

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, 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.

Transportation/travel information

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