long haul truck driver

Brampton, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Jul 2, 2026

Original job description

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
Professionalism in customer service
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
Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

AZ class license
Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

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

Transportation/travel experience

International
Long-haul
Provincial/territorial

Additional information

Security and safety

Valid passport
Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Attention to detail
Handling heavy loads
Large workload
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Sitting

Personal suitability

Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Hardworking
Patience

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.)
Offers workshops, counselling services or other resources to help Veterans navigate their transition into the civilian workforce (for example: adapting to different organizational structures)
Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

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Responsibilities

Responsible for transporting cargo and dangerous goods while planning efficient routes to minimize fuel consumption. Duties include performing vehicle inspections, preventive maintenance, and maintaining accurate trip and cargo documentation.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and a valid AZ class license with an Air Brake (Z) endorsement. Candidates must possess TDG and WHMIS certifications and be willing to travel cross-border and overnight.

Skills

Route Planning
GPS Navigation
Vehicle Inspection
Brake Adjustment
Emergency Roadside Repair
Preventive Maintenance
Cargo Securing
Dangerous Goods Handling
Logbook Documentation
Customer Service
Trans-border Documentation
Tarping

Visa sponsorship

Not detected in the job text

Keywords

AZ Class License
Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Class 1 License
TDG
WHMIS
Long-haul
Cross-border
Driver Logbook
Preventive Maintenance
GPS
Truck Transportation
Cargo Security
Tarping
Vehicle Inspection

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