Transport Driver

Tasks

Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy

Drive lighter, special purpose trucks

Load and unload goods

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 brake adjustments

Perform emergency roadside repairs

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

Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Transport and handle dangerous goods

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

Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)

Tractor-trailer

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Communication systems experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

International

Long-haul

National

Regional