Truck Driver

Truck Driver

Posted on December 4, 2024 by Crosspoint Cartage & Storage Ltd
Langley, British Columbia, Canada
Job Sector: Transportation & Logistics
Term of Employment: Full-Time
Total Views: 200
Duration: 0 calendar days (1 business days)
Last Updated: 11 hours ago
Job URL: https://newworkers.ca/jobs/british-columbia/langley/824278972/truck-driver/
Full-Time
Application end: Feb 17, 2025 Shortlist
Job Description

Tasks

  • Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
  • Load and unload goods
  • 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 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

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
  • Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

  • Refrigerated
  • Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

  • Long-haul
  • Short-haul

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)