Long haul truck driver

Overview

Languages

• English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year
• On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

• Various locations
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Complete logbooks and reports
• Communicate with passengers, dispatchers or other drivers using two-way radio systems
• Credentials
• Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Experience and specialization
• Documentation knowledge
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trip reports
• Type of trucking and equipment
• Tractor-trailer
• Transportation/travel experience
• International
• Long-haul
• National

Additional information

• Security and safety
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Transportation/travel information
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight
• Weight handling
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus