Long Haul Truck Driver

Original job posting

Operate straight or articulated trucks to transport goods on long-haul routes, including national and provincial travel. Plan and adjust routes, inspect and maintain vehicle condition, manage cargo safety, complete required records and permits, and address customer concerns.

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. Responsibilities Tasks Calculate fixed assets and depreciation Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed 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 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 Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle 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 AZ class license Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge Bill of lading Driver logbook Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip) Maintenance and repair reports Trip reports Type of trucking and equipment Dump truck Extended length tractor-trailer combination Flatbed Tractor-trailer Communication systems experience Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment Transportation/travel experience Long-haul National Provincial/territorial Additional information Security and safety Basic security clearance Criminal record check Driver's validity licence check Driving record check (abstract) Medical exam Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Willing to travel for extended periods Willing to travel overnight Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Large workload Physically demanding Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Personal suitability Organized Reliability Hardworking Patience

What you’ll do

Operate straight or articulated trucks to transport goods on long-haul routes, including national and provincial travel. Plan and adjust routes, inspect and maintain vehicle condition, manage cargo safety, complete required records and permits, and address customer concerns.

Requirements

A secondary school graduation certificate and a valid AZ-class licence with an Air Brake (Z) endorsement are listed. Experience is an asset; candidates must be willing to travel for extended periods and overnight, and may need to pass security, driving-record, licence-validity, and medical checks.

Listed skills

• Route Planning · Preferred
• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Long-Haul Truck Driving
• Route Planning
• GPS Navigation
• Vehicle Inspection
• Brake Adjustment
• Cargo Loading and Unloading
• Cargo Safety and Tarping
• Customer Service
• Mountain Driving
• Truck Repair Cost Estimation
• Driving Logs and Documentation
• Heavy Load Handling
• Reliability
• Organization

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Trades