Truck driver

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

Communication Systems Experience

Citizens band (CB) radio

Documentation Knowledge

Driver logbook, Trip reports, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Specific Skills

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, Drive lighter, special purpose trucks, Load and unload goods, Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo, Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations, Receive and relay information to central dispatch, Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy, Perform brake adjustments, Pay and receive payments for goods, Perform emergency roadside repairs, Transport and handle dangerous goods, Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption, Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes, Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle, Perform preventive maintenance

Transportation/Travel Experience

Long-haul

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Flatbed

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

AZ class license, Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)