Long Haul Truck Driver

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Refrigerated
• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial

Additional information

Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Sitting

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Gasoline paid