- 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
- Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
- 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
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- AZ class license
- Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) Certificate
Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Driver logbook
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
- Tractor-trailer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Sitting
Weight handling
- Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
- Patience
Support for persons with disabilities
- Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees
Support for youths
- Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth
Support for Veterans
- Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Veterans
Support for Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
- Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for mature workers
Supports for visible minorities
- Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees