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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)
- Driver logbook
Communication Systems Experience
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Citizens band (CB) radio
Specific Skills
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Perform emergency roadside repairs
- Pay and receive payments for goods
- 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
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
- 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)
- Medical exam
- 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
- Attention to detail
Work Location Information
- Various locations
- Relocation costs covered by employer
Transportation/Travel Experience
- Long-haul
Personal Suitability
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Organized