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long haul transport driver

  • Mississauga, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

  • Various locations

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
  • Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
  • 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
  • Pay and receive payments for goods
  • Perform brake adjustments
  • 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • AZ class license
  • Air Brakes Endorsement
  • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

  • Dry bulk
  • Flatbed
  • Refrigerated
  • Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
  • Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

  • International
  • Long-haul
  • National
  • Provincial/territorial
  • Regional

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Valid passport
  • Bondable
  • 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
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Sitting

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

  • Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Reliability
  • Team player
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Responsibilities

Drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods on national and international routes, planning routes and adapting to changing conditions. Inspect and maintain the vehicle, secure and handle cargo, complete transportation records, communicate with dispatch, and address customer concerns.

Requirements

No degree, certificate, or diploma is required, and experience is an asset. Applicants need an AZ or Class 1/A licence with an air brakes endorsement, a valid passport, and the ability to travel extensively, including across borders; a clean driving record and required security and medical checks are also specified.

Skills

  • Long-Haul Truck Driving
  • Route Planning
  • GPS Navigation
  • Customer Service
  • Team Driving
  • Loading And Unloading Cargo
  • Vehicle Inspection
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Brake Adjustment
  • Cargo Securement And Tarping
  • Dispatch Communication
  • Transportation Documentation
  • Manual Transmission Driving
  • Cross-Border Transportation
  • International Transportation
  • Heavy Load Handling

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Categories

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

Keywords

  • AZ Class Licence
  • Class 1 Or A Driver's Licence
  • Air Brakes Endorsement
  • Straight Truck
  • Articulated Truck
  • Tractor-Trailer
  • Dry Bulk
  • Flatbed
  • Refrigerated Transport
  • GPS
  • Navigation Equipment
  • On-Board Computer
  • Trip Recorder
  • Route Planning
  • Fuel Consumption
  • Carbon Emissions
  • Bill Of Lading
  • Driver Logbook
  • Pre-Trip Inspection
  • En-Route Inspection
  • Post-Trip Inspection
  • Maintenance Reports
  • Trans-Border Documentation
  • Tarping
  • Cargo Security
  • Manual Transmission
  • International Long-Haul
  • Cross-Border Travel
  • Valid Passport
  • Air Brakes

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