Long haul truck driver

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• AZ class license
• Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) Certificate
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Driver logbook

Type of trucking and equipment

• Refrigerated
• Tractor-trailer