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Long Haul Tractor-Trailer Driver
Posted on November 20, 2024
by ELEPHANT TRANSPORT INC
229 Malakoff rd, Scoudouc, New Brunswick E4P 1A9
Job Sector:
Transportation & Logistics
Term of Employment: Full-Time
Total Views: 201
Duration: 1 calendar days (2 business days)
Last Updated: 1 day ago
Job URL: https://newworkers.ca/jobs/new-brunswick/scoudouc/435403421/long-haul-tractor-trailer-driver/
Job Description
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
- 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
- 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
- Transport and handle dangerous goods
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Dangerous goods occurrence reports
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trans-border documentation
- Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
- Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience
- Citizens band (CB) radio
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience
- Long-haul
- National
- Provincial/territorial
- Regional
- Short-haul
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Life insurance
- Mileage paid
- Pension plan
Other benefits
- Free parking available