Long Haul Truck Driver

Long Haul Truck Driver

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Contrans Flatbed Group
80 Third Line, Hagersville, Ontario N0A 1H0
Job Sector: Transportation & Logistics
Term of Employment: Full-Time
Total Views: 207
Duration: 5 calendar days (4 business days)
Last Updated: 5 days ago
Job URL: https://newworkers.ca/jobs/ontario/hagersville/721923123/long-haul-truck-driver/
Full-Time
Application end: Jan 23, 2025 Shortlist
Job Description

Tasks

  • Address customers’ complaints or concerns
  • Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
  • Professionalism in customer service
  • Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
  • Load and unload goods
  • Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
  • 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
  • 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

  • Extended length tractor-trailer combination
  • Flatbed
  • Tractor-trailer B train

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

  • International
  • Long-haul
  • National
  • Provincial/territorial
  • Regional

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • AZ class license
  • Air Brakes Endorsement
  • Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
  • Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan

Financial benefits

  • Bonus

Other benefits

  • Other benefits