Long Haul Truck Driver

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work Setting

Various locations.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods.
• 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.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• 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.

Certificates, Licences, Memberships and Courses

• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi-trailer trucks).
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.

Documentation Knowledge

• Driver logbook.
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