Hiring Transport Truck Drivers - Canada

Hiring Transport Truck Drivers - Canada

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On-the-road job

 Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Mountain driving expertise
• Owner-operator business skills
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Oversee the condition of the vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage, and other equipment
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance traveled, and fuel consumption

Supervision

• Truck drivers

Credentials

Certificates, licenses, memberships, and courses 

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) Certificate
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• Driver's License (Class 3 or D)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

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

Additional information

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity license check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Repetitive tasks

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgment
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
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