driver, truck-trailer

Puwar Logistics Inc.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking experienced truck drivers for transporting goods across regions. The ideal candidate will possess an AZ class license and have a background in customer service. Responsibilities include loading/unloading cargo, inspecting vehicles, maintaining records, and ensuring safety during transportation. The role may involve extensive travel and physical demands.

Qualifications

• AZ class license required.
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years.
• Willing to travel internationally and cross-border.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods and drive trucks.
• Address customer's complaints and oversee vehicle condition.
• Perform inspections and maintain documentation.

Skills

Customer service

Driving

Navigation

Tools

GPS

Truck

Job description

• Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years

Tasks

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

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

Transportation / travel experience

• International
• Local
• National
• Regional

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Overtime required
• Physically demanding

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes