Long Haul Truck Driver

Job summary

The driver is responsible for operating and maintaining a commercial truck to transport goods across long distances. They must perform thorough vehicle inspections and accurately document cargo, hours of service, and travel details.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 2 years to less than 3 years On the road Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee. Responsibilities Tasks Load and unload goods 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 Receive and relay information to central dispatch Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks) Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge Accident or incident reports Bill of lading Dangerous goods occurrence reports Driver logbook Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip) Maintenance and repair reports Trans-border documentation Trip reports Transportation/travel experience Long-haul Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Driving record check (abstract) Drug test Transportation/travel information Willing to travel cross-border Willing to travel for extended periods Willing to travel internationally Willing to travel overnight Weight handling Up to 9 kg (20 lbs) Own tools/equipment Cellular phone Steel-toed safety boots Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Vision care benefits Financial benefits Mileage paid Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for newcomers and refugees Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.) Support for youths Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Support for Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Support for mature workers Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Supports for visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)

What you’ll do

The driver is responsible for operating and maintaining a commercial truck to transport goods across long distances. They must perform thorough vehicle inspections and accurately document cargo, hours of service, and travel details.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Class 1/1F/A Licence with an Air Brake (Z) endorsement and have 2 to 3 years of relevant experience. A secondary school graduation certificate is required, along with the ability to travel internationally and cross-border.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
• Mileage paid

Listed skills

• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Long-haul driving
• Vehicle inspection
• Cargo loading
• Logbook maintenance
• Dangerous goods handling
• Dispatch communication
• Air brake operation
• Trans-border documentation

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Trades

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