- 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
- Professionalism in customer service
- 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
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Receive and relay information to central dispatch
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
- Transport and handle dangerous goods
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
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
- Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
- Refrigerated
- Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience
- Trip recorder (on-board computer)
Transportation / travel experience
- Local
- Provincial / territorial
- Regional
- Short-haul
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
Transportation / travel information
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
Own tools / equipment
- Cellular phone
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Safety vest
- Gloves
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
Screening questions
- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?
Employment terms options
- Early morning
- Evening
Employment terms options
- Morning
- Night
- Day
- Weekend
Green job
- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
Workplace information
- On the road job
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Pension plan
Long term benefits
- Long-term care insurance
- Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning / training paid by employer
- Parking available