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Long Haul Truck Driver
Posted on April 8, 2025
by LODESTAR TRANSPORT INC
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Job Sector:
Transportation & Logistics
Term of Employment: Full-Time
Total Views: 223
Duration: 15 calendar days (12 business days)
Last Updated: 2 weeks ago
Job URL: https://newworkers.ca/jobs/british-columbia/surrey/318435712/long-haul-truck-driver/
Job Description
Tasks
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
- 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 brake adjustments
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- 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
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Trans-border documentation
- Trip reports
Communication systems experience
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)