Professional Class 1 Flatbed Driver (Dartmouth)

Professional Class 1 Flatbed Driver

A flatbed is a long open trailer that is used to transport building materials aluminum products large machinery and other large items. It is the responsibility of a flatbed driver to drive a commercial vehicle safely within Canada and the USA. A flatbed driver may also have to load and unload freight from a flatbed when required which can be physically taxing as it involves crawling over the trailer to secure the freight with straps chains and tarp. Checking the load frequently during transit and making necessary adjustments ensuring compliance with federal and state laws and detecting and eliminating safety hazards are other aspects of a flatbed driver s Requirements Valid Class 1 Drivers License Minimum two years commercial driving experience Clean Criminal Record Acceptable Commercial Drivers Abstract Pre-employment and random drug testing Skills Flatbed experience Winter driving experience Certificate from Class 1 training school