long haul truck driver

KARNAL FREIGHT SYSTEM; Bedford; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated drivers to join their team. This role involves addressing customer concerns, driving trucks, and ensuring the safe transportation of goods. Candidates should possess a valid driver's license and be willing to travel internationally. The company offers a supportive environment with covered relocation costs and training opportunities. If you are a reliable team player with a strong work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your career in the transportation industry.

Benefits

Learning / training paid by employer

Relocation costs covered by employer

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service is an asset.
• Valid Class 1 or A driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Address customer complaints and coach colleagues on new methods.
• Drive trucks and transport goods, ensuring safety and compliance.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS (Global Positioning System)

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: Experience an asset

Work Setting:

• Various locations
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Tasks:

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• 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
• 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 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

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses:

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation Knowledge:

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

Type of Trucking and Equipment:

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

Transportation / Travel Experience:

• International

Security and Safety:

• Basic security clearance
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Transportation / Travel Information:

• Own transportation
• 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:

• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own Tools / Equipment:

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal Suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Other Benefits:

• Learning / training paid by employer