long haul truck driver

Tasks

• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• 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
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer A train

Transportation / travel experience

• Long-haul

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours
• On call

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 hours per week