truck driver

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

Additional Skills

• Address customers’ complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service

Weight Handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Specific Skills

• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform brake adjustments
• Load and unload goods
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• 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

• Driver’s validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/Travel Information

• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight
• Valid driver’s licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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