Tractor-trailer driver, long haul

Job summary

Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials across national and international borders. Perform vehicle inspections, manage cargo documentation, and coordinate with central dispatch while ensuring professional customer service.

Job details

Durée de l'emploi: Permanent Langue de travail: Anglais Heures de travail: 50 to 60 hours per week Education: Expérience: Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Work setting Various locations Tasks Address customers' complaints or concerns Mountain driving expertise Professionalism in customer service Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy Load and unload goods Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials 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 Transport and handle dangerous goods Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Driver's License (Class 1 or A) 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 Type of trucking and equipment Tractor-trailer Communication systems experience Citizens band (CB) radio Trip recorder (on-board computer) Transportation/travel experience International Long-haul National Provincial/territorial Security and safety Criminal record check 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 Large workload Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Sitting Weight handling Up to 45 kg (100 lbs) Own tools/equipment Hard hat Steel-toed safety boots Safety vest Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Hardworking Patience Screening questions Do you have experience working in this field? Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting? Employment terms options Flexible hours Experience Experience an asset Workplace information On the road job Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits Financial benefits Bonus Group insurance benefits Life insurance Mileage paid Pension plan Piece work

What you’ll do

Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials across national and international borders. Perform vehicle inspections, manage cargo documentation, and coordinate with central dispatch while ensuring professional customer service.

Requirements

Requires a Class 1 or A Driver's License with an Air Brake (Z) endorsement and a high school diploma. Candidates must be willing to travel internationally and for extended periods, and pass criminal record, driving record, and drug tests.

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Pension plan
• Piece work

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Tractor-trailer driving
• Long-haul transportation
• Mountain driving
• Customer service
• Cargo loading and unloading
• Vehicle inspection
• Dangerous goods handling
• Trans-border documentation
• CB radio operation
• On-board computer usage
• Interpersonal skills
• Oral communication
• Written communication
• Time management
• Reliability
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Trades

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