-Inspects truck before and after trips and submits report indicating truck condition.
– Reads bill of lading to determine assignment.
– Fastens chain or binders to secure the load on the trailer during transit.
– Loads or unloads, or assists in loading and unloading truck.
– May drive as a part of the two-person team driving a tractor with sleeper bunk.
– Services truck with oil, fuel, and radiator fluid to maintain tractor-trailer.
– Obtains customer’s signature or collects payment for services.
– Inventories and inspects goods to be moved.
– Maneuvers truck into loading or unloading position, following signals from loading crew as needed.
– Drives truck to weigh station before and after loading, and along the route to document weight and conform to province regulations.
– Maintains driver log according to province and federal regulations
– Must be able to operate a tractor/trailer unit.