Long Distance Truck Driver

Job summary

Transport cargo on local, national, and international routes, including loading and unloading goods, securing cargo, and obtaining required permits and documents. Inspect and maintain awareness of vehicle and equipment condition, communicate with dispatch, address customer concerns, and record trip, cargo, service-hour, distance, and fuel information.

Job details

Overview Languages English or French Education Other trades certificate or diploma or equivalent experience Experience 7 months to less than 1 year On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Responsibilities Tasks Address customers' complaints or concerns Professionalism in customer service Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations Load and unload goods Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment 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 Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks) Driver's License (Class 1 or A) Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge Accident or incident reports Dangerous goods occurrence reports Driver logbook Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip) Trans-border documentation Trip reports Type of trucking and equipment Flatbed Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles) Tractor-trailer Communication systems experience Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment Trip recorder (on-board computer) Transportation/travel experience International Local Long-haul National Provincial/territorial Additional information Security and safety Valid passport Criminal record check Driver's validity licence check Driving record check (abstract) Drug test Medical exam 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 Handling heavy loads Large workload Physically demanding Sitting Weight handling Up to 45 kg (100 lbs) Own tools/equipment Steel-toed safety boots Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Financial benefits Group insurance benefits Life insurance

What you’ll do

Transport cargo on local, national, and international routes, including loading and unloading goods, securing cargo, and obtaining required permits and documents. Inspect and maintain awareness of vehicle and equipment condition, communicate with dispatch, address customer concerns, and record trip, cargo, service-hour, distance, and fuel information.

Requirements

Requires 7 months to less than 1 year of experience, a Class 1/1F/A licence, and a trade certificate or diploma or equivalent experience. Candidates must be able to drive a manual transmission vehicle, travel across borders and for extended periods, and meet the stated safety, medical, and driving-record checks.

Benefits

• Dental Plan
• Disability Benefits
• Health Care Plan
• Group Insurance Benefits
• Life Insurance

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Long-Haul Driving
• Flatbed Truck Operation
• Tractor-Trailer Operation
• Vehicle Inspection
• Cargo Loading and Unloading
• Cargo Tarping and Security
• GPS Navigation
• Manual Transmission Driving
• Trip and Driver Log Documentation
• Dangerous Goods Documentation
• Cross-Border Transportation
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Physical Stamina
• Class 1 or A Driver's Licence

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Trades
• Customer Service & Support
• Security & Safety

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