Class 1 Drivers - Team
- Calgary, AB, Canada
$6,000 to $7,000 CAD / month
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Job details
- Pay
- $6,000 to $7,000 CAD / month
- Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of verified experience in cross-border driving.
- Posting language
- English
Original job description
Job Description:
As a Long-Haul Team Driver, you will be responsible for transporting goods from Calgary to USA (MI, OH, PA, MD, IL, NE, CO, GA, and TX) and back to Calgary on a recurring two-week schedule. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and timely delivery of goods to our clients.
Start Location: Calgary
Pay Rate: $6,000-$7,000 per months
Key Responsibilities:
Drive long distances in a team, covering routes from Calgary to USA (MI, OH, PA, MD, IL, NE, CO, GA, and TX), and vice versa.
Operate well-equipped trucks, which include amenities such as microwaves, and automatic transmission for driver comfort.
Ensure the safe and secure transportation of goods, adhering to all road safety regulations and company policies.
Maintain clear communication with dispatch and logistics teams to update on route progress and potential issues.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections on the truck to ensure it is in optimal working condition.
Keep accurate records of driving hours, mileage, and fuel consumption.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 1 year of verified experience in cross-border driving.
Valid Class 1 CDL with a clean driving record.
Experience with handling of meat or poultry shipments preferred
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Ability to adapt to a two-week-long trip schedule.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Class 1 team driver will haul goods from Calgary to the United States and back on a two-week cycle. The driver will keep the truck safe, inspect it before and after trips, and keep records of hours, mileage and fuel.
Requirements
Tandem Trans Solutions needs candidates with at least one year of verified cross-border driving experience and a valid Class 1 CDL with a clean record. Strong teamwork, communication and the ability to handle a two-week trip schedule are also required.
Skills
- Class 1 driving
- Long-haul driving
- Cross-border driving
- Team driving
- Pre-trip inspection
- Post-trip inspection
- Driving log records
- Route planning
- Road safety regulations
- Communication with dispatch
- Fuel and mileage tracking
- Meat and poultry handling
Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
Keywords
- Class 1 driver
- truck driver
- long-haul driver
- team driver
- cross-border driving
- CDL
- Class 1 CDL
- tractor-trailer
- transport
- logistics
- freight
- driving records
- pre-trip inspection
- post-trip inspection
- meat and poultry shipments
Seniority
Entry level
Licences and certifications
- Class 1 CDL
Tools
- truck with microwave and automatic transmission