truck owner operator

Additional Information

Tasks

• Mountain driving expertise
• Owner-operator business skills
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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
• 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

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses 

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

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
• Trip reports

Type of Trucking and Equipment

• Refrigerated
• Tractor-trailer

Communication Systems Experience

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

Transportation/Travel Experience

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

Security and Safety

• Valid passport
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Transportation/Travel Information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel internationally

Own Tools/Equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal Suitability

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Workplace information

• On the road job

Screening questions

• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available