Back to job search
Planet Express Transport Ltd logo

Long Haul Driver

  • New Westminster, BC
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 17, 2026
  • 1 position

Opens LinkedIn

Sign in to save this job
Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education
High school
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Entry level

Job summary

Plan and adjust routes, transport goods on international long-haul routes, and provide professional customer service. Inspect and maintain the vehicle, perform repairs as needed, and record cargo, driving hours, distance, and fuel consumption.

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 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 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 emergency roadside repairs Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle Perform preventive maintenance 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) Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge Driver logbook Transportation/travel experience International Long-haul Additional information Security and safety Valid passport Driver's validity licence check Driving record check (abstract) Drug test Medical exam Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Willing to travel cross-border Willing to travel for extended periods Work conditions and physical capabilities Physically demanding Sitting Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Organized Team player Benefits Other benefits Free parking available

What you’ll do

Plan and adjust routes, transport goods on international long-haul routes, and provide professional customer service. Inspect and maintain the vehicle, perform repairs as needed, and record cargo, driving hours, distance, and fuel consumption.

Requirements

A secondary school graduation certificate and a Class 1/1F/A licence for semi-trailer trucks are listed, with experience considered an asset. Applicants need a valid passport and driver's licence, must pass the specified driving, drug, and medical checks, and be willing to travel across borders and for extended periods.

Benefits

  • Free Parking

Listed skills

  • Route Planning · Preferred
  • Customer service · Preferred
  • Vehicle Inspection · Preferred
  • Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
  • Organization · Preferred
  • Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Route Planning
  • GPS Navigation
  • Customer Service
  • Team Driving
  • Cargo Loading and Unloading
  • International Transport Documentation
  • Truck Operation
  • Vehicle Inspection
  • Brake Adjustment
  • Emergency Roadside Repairs
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Driver Logbook Documentation
  • Fuel Consumption Recording
  • Cross-Border Travel
  • Organization
  • Teamwork

Job areas

  • Transportation
  • Logistics