Automobile Carrier Driver

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Tasks

• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Load and unload goods
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre
• trip, en route and post
• trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor
• trailer

Transportation/travel experience

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

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel
• toed safety boots
• Safety vest
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours
• Overtime required

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Piece work