Truck Driver

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Specific Skills

Transport and handle dangerous goods

Perform preventive maintenance

Pay and receive payments for goods

Load and unload goods

Drive lighter, special purpose trucks

Receive and relay information to central dispatch

Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials

Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy

Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment

Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations

Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes

Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle