Long Haul Truck Driver

Job summary

Drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods, including refrigerated cargo, on long-haul routes. Plan routes, inspect and maintain vehicles, secure cargo, communicate with dispatch, and record trip, cargo, service-hour, distance, and fuel information.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience Experience an asset On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Green job Help - Green job – Help Green job – Help Green jobs contribute to environmental preservation, conservation, and restoration. Learn more about green jobs. This information was provided by the employer; it was not verified by Job Bank. The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target. Work setting Various locations Responsibilities Tasks Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy 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 brake adjustments Perform emergency roadside repairs Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle Perform preventive maintenance Receive and relay information to central dispatch Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Air Brakes Endorsement Driver's License (Class 1 or A) Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge Accident or incident reports Bill of lading Driver logbook Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip) Maintenance and repair reports Trans-border documentation Trip reports Type of trucking and equipment Refrigerated Tractor-trailer Communication systems experience Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment Transportation/travel experience International Long-haul National Provincial/territorial Additional information Security and safety Driving record check (abstract) Drug test Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Willing to travel cross-border Willing to travel for extended periods Willing to travel internationally Willing to travel overnight Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Sitting Personal suitability Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Hardworking Patience

What you’ll do

Drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods, including refrigerated cargo, on long-haul routes. Plan routes, inspect and maintain vehicles, secure cargo, communicate with dispatch, and record trip, cargo, service-hour, distance, and fuel information.

Requirements

A secondary school graduation certificate is listed, and experience is an asset. Applicants need a Class 1 or A driver's licence and an air brakes endorsement, and must be prepared for long-distance and cross-border travel.

Listed skills

• Route Planning · Preferred
• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred
• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Route Planning
• Fuel-Efficient Driving
• Truck Operation
• Vehicle Inspection
• Brake Adjustment
• Emergency Roadside Repairs
• Preventive Maintenance
• Cargo Safety
• GPS Navigation
• Dispatch Communication
• Recordkeeping
• Cross-Border Driving
• Refrigerated Transport
• Teamwork
• Attention to Detail
• Reliability

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Trades
• Environmental & Sustainability

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