Long Haul Truck Driver

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Driver logbook

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional

Additional information

Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player