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

Communication Systems Experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Weight Handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Specific Skills

• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform brake adjustments
• 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
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

Security and Safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Medical exam
• Drug test
• Criminal record check
• Basic security clearance

Transportation/Travel Information

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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail

Type of Trucking and Equipment

• Dry bulk

Transportation/Travel Experience

• Regional
• National
• Long-haul

Personal Suitability

• Flexibility
• Team player
• Reliability