Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Work site environment
Dusty
Work setting
Various locations
Tasks
Calculate fixed assets and depreciation
Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
Address customers' complaints or concerns
Professionalism in customer service
Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
Load and unload goods
Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
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
Pay and receive payments for goods
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
AZ class license
Air Brakes Endorsement
Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
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
Dry bulk
Extended length tractor-trailer combination
Refrigerated
Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience
Citizens band (CB) radio
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
