Description
Long-haul truck drivers operate heavy trucks over urban, interurban, provincial and international routes, while short-haul and local transport truck drivers operate over urban and short interurban routes.
Job duties
Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Transport truck drivers have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:
- Long-haul transport truck drivers
- Operate and drive primarily tractor-trailor, long-combination vehicle and straight-body trucks weighing over 4500 kg to transport goods and materials over long distances
- Plan trip logistics and obtain required documentation to transport goods
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection of vehicle systems, equipment and accessories such as tires, lights and turning signals, brakes and cold storage
- Ensure cargo is secured properly in accordance with safety requirements and follow safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods
- Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
- Administer bills of lading and manually or electronically maintain log books
- Communicate with dispatcher, other drivers and customers using communication devices and on-board computers
- May perform emergency roadside repairs
- May drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- May transport hazardous products or dangerous goods.
Requirements
This is what you typically need for the job.
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- On-the-job-training is provided.
- A Class 1 or A licence is required to drive long combination vehicles.
- Air brake endorsement is required for drivers who operate vehicles equipped with air brakes.
- Additional licensing endorsement or certification may be required to drive articulated trucks.
- Experience is an asset.
Position / Wage
It is a full time position – $29/hour