Truck drivers often work long hours, primarily behind the wheel. Garbage trucks (for more information, see the Municipal Recycling Truck Driver and Refuse Collector occupational profiles).Industrial trucks with special equipment (for related information, see the Oil and Gas Transportation Services Occupations occupational profile).Tractor-trailers (truck hooked to 1 or more trailers).Tank trucks which transport bulk liquids.Heavy trucks for overweight or oversized loads.Some truck drivers specialize in operating vehicles such as: Maintain vehicle log books including fuel consumption, mileage and ,hours of service.Keep records of loads delivered and picked up, including arrival and departure times.Ensure vehicle and axle weights meet regulatory requirements.Follow local and inter-provincial highway safety regulations.Make emergency roadside adjustments and repairs.Conduct security checks and inspections along the way.Secure loads by using approved blocking, padding and tie-down methods.Load trucks to maximize the use of space and distribute weight accordingly, and to ensure safety on the road.Inspect brakes, tires, lights, horns, and cooling and refrigeration equipment before leaving the warehouse or terminal.But, in general, truck drivers operate trucks and manoeuvre them in tight spaces. Duties and responsibilities vary from one position to another.
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