tractor-trailer driver, long haul

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

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

Documentation Knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Trip reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Driver logbook
• Bill of lading

Communication Systems Experience

• Trip recorder (on-board computer)
• Citizens band (CB) radio

Additional Skills

• Address customers’ complaints or concerns
• Professionalism in customer service
• Mountain driving expertise

Weight Handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Specific Skills

• Transport and handle dangerous goods
• Load and unload goods
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

Security and Safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Criminal record check

Own Tools/Equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat

Transportation/Travel Information

• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight
• Valid driver’s licence
• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Willing to travel internationally

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Large workload

Work Location Information

• Various locations

Type of Trucking and Equipment

• Tractor-trailer

Transportation/Travel Experience

• National
• International
• Provincial/territorial
• Long-haul

Personal Suitability

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Organized

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Health care plan
• Dental plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Mileage paid
• Piece work

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?