tractor-trailer driver, long haul
Top Benefits
About the role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Various locations. Tasks: Professionalism in customer service. 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 brake adjustments. 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. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Air Brake (Z) Endorsement. Defensive Driving Course. Driver's License (Class 1 or A). Forklift Operator Certification. Professional Driver Improvement Certificate. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate. Documentation knowledge: Accident or incident reports. Bill of lading. Driver logbook. Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip). 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. Trip recorder (on-board computer). Transportation/travel experience: Long-haul. Security and safety: Valid passport. Basic security clearance. Criminal record check. Driving record check (abstract). Drug test. Transportation/travel information: Drive manual transmission vehicle. 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. Physically demanding. Sitting. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Cellular phone. Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Night. Day. Weekend. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Mileage paid. Piece work. Long term benefits: Long-term care insurance. Support for newcomers and refugees: Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.). Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees . Does not require Canadian work experience. Support for Indigenous people: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.
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About Eassons Transportation Group
Eassons Transport has a dedicated staff, including drivers, owner operators, maintenance and office staff. We maintain terminals in Mount Pearl NL, Sydney NS, Kentville NS, Moncton NB, Albany PE, Belleville ON, and Mississauga ON. We work together to ensure that our customers receive the high level of service they have come to expect.
Our Vision We will be your…. Preferred Carrier, Preferred Employer Transportation purchasers and Transportation employees will select our company because of the engaged people working here.
Our Mission
We will achieve our vision with…..
Our People…Your freight
When, where and how you want it.
We will constantly communicate with customers and employees ensuring their expectations are fulfilled.
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tractor-trailer driver, long haul
Top Benefits
About the role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Various locations. Tasks: Professionalism in customer service. 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 brake adjustments. 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. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Air Brake (Z) Endorsement. Defensive Driving Course. Driver's License (Class 1 or A). Forklift Operator Certification. Professional Driver Improvement Certificate. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate. Documentation knowledge: Accident or incident reports. Bill of lading. Driver logbook. Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip). 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. Trip recorder (on-board computer). Transportation/travel experience: Long-haul. Security and safety: Valid passport. Basic security clearance. Criminal record check. Driving record check (abstract). Drug test. Transportation/travel information: Drive manual transmission vehicle. 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. Physically demanding. Sitting. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Cellular phone. Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Night. Day. Weekend. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Mileage paid. Piece work. Long term benefits: Long-term care insurance. Support for newcomers and refugees: Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.). Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees . Does not require Canadian work experience. Support for Indigenous people: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.
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About Eassons Transportation Group
Eassons Transport has a dedicated staff, including drivers, owner operators, maintenance and office staff. We maintain terminals in Mount Pearl NL, Sydney NS, Kentville NS, Moncton NB, Albany PE, Belleville ON, and Mississauga ON. We work together to ensure that our customers receive the high level of service they have come to expect.
Our Vision We will be your…. Preferred Carrier, Preferred Employer Transportation purchasers and Transportation employees will select our company because of the engaged people working here.
Our Mission
We will achieve our vision with…..
Our People…Your freight
When, where and how you want it.
We will constantly communicate with customers and employees ensuring their expectations are fulfilled.