driver, truck

Language Pairs

• English/French

Documentation Knowledge

• Accident or incident reports

• Trip reports

• Trans-border documentation

• Maintenance and repair reports

• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

• Driver logbook

Communication Systems Experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Specific Skills

• Receive and relay information to central dispatch

• 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

• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

Security and Safety

• Driver's validity licence check

• Driving record check (abstract)

• Medical exam

• Drug test

• Criminal record check

• Valid passport

Transportation/Travel Information

• Own vehicle

• Willing to travel cross-border

• Willing to travel overnight

• Valid driver's licence

• Drive manual transmission vehicle

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Attention to detail

• Sitting

• Large workload

Type of Trucking and Equipment

• Tractor-trailer

Transportation/Travel Experience

• Regional

• National

• Local

• Provincial/territorial

• Short-haul

• Long-haul

Long term benefits

• Pension plan

• Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP)

• Other benefits

Screening questions

• Are you willing to relocate for this position?

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