Code 14 Refrigerated Truck Driver

You'll move heavy loads between Mthatha and depots across the country for a coal haulage contractor. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

Home base is a coal haulage contractor on the Mthatha side of Eastern Cape. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Check the load is secured, strapped or sealed before leaving the depot
• Drive planned routes and stop only at approved truck stops
• Carry out fuel stops with the fuel card and keep the slips
• Keep the logbook and tachograph or telematics records up to date
• Check reefer temperatures and record them on cold-chain loads
• Report breakdowns, delays and incidents to the controller immediately
• Deliver to customers and get proof-of-delivery signed and stamped

• Passport for cross-border routes
• Medically fit, including eyesight
• Valid PrDP (G for goods, D for dangerous goods on tankers)
• At least 3 years on Code 14 trucks

• Defensive driving course
• Clean record on a telematics driving score
• Dangerous goods training certificate

• Monthly safe-driving and fuel-saving bonus
• Overnight and subsistence allowance on trips
• Paid PrDP renewal

• List the trailer types and routes you have done, for example "tautliner, JHB to Durban, 4 years".
• Expect a driving test with a real truck. Arrive rested and do your pre-trip check out loud so the assessor sees it.