Transport Truck Driver

Transport Truck Driver

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Hilltop Surfaces
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Job Sector: Transportation & Logistics
Term of Employment: Full-Time
Total Views: 201
Duration: 0 calendar days (1 business days)
Last Updated: 12 hours ago
Job URL: https://newworkers.ca/jobs/ontario/mississauga/740679306/transport-truck-driver/
Full-Time
Application end: Mar 2, 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
  • 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 emergency roadside repairs
  • Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
  • Perform preventive maintenance
  • Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
  • Ensure safety procedures are followed

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

  • Accident or incident reports
  • Driver logbook
  • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
  • Maintenance and repair reports
  • Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

  • Flatbed
  • Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)

Communication systems experience

  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

  • Local
  • Provincial/territorial
  • Regional
  • Short-haul

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • DZ class license
  • Driver’s License (Class 3 or D)

Benefits

Other benefits

  • Other benefits
  • Team building opportunities
  • Parking available
  • Wellness program