Transport Truck Driver

Transport Truck Driver

Posted on October 31, 2024 by PD TOWING
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Job Sector: Transportation & Logistics
Term of Employment: Full-Time
Total Views: 227
Duration: 21 calendar days (16 business days)
Last Updated: 3 weeks ago
Job URL: https://newworkers.ca/jobs/ontario/brampton/598251981/transport-truck-driver/
Full-Time
Application end: Jan 5, 2025 Shortlist
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
  • Address customers’ complaints or concerns
  • Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
  • Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
  • 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
  • Pay and receive payments for goods
  • 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
  • DZ class license