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long haul truck driver

Royal Punjab Transport Ltd.

Abbotsford

On-site

CAD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

11 days ago

Job summary

A transportation company in Abbotsford seeks truck drivers to join their team. The role involves driving various trucks, loading and unloading goods, and ensuring vehicle safety. Candidates must hold a Class 1 driver's license and be willing to travel internationally. Training will be provided. This is a full-time permanent position with 40 to 60 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

  • Air Brakes Endorsement required.
  • Valid driver's licence (Class 1 or A) essential.
  • Experience with long-haul and regional travel preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
  • Load and unload goods and operate trucks.
  • Perform vehicle inspections and maintenance checks.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Organized
Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS (Global Positioning System)
Lighter special purpose trucks
Straight and tractor-trailer trucks

Job description

  • Work Term : Permanent
  • Work Language : English
  • Hours : 40 to 60 hours per week
  • Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Experience : Will train
  • Work setting

    • Various locations
    • Tasks

    • Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
    • 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
    • Perform brake adjustments
    • Perform emergency roadside repairs
    • 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
    • Transport and handle dangerous goods
    • Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

    • Air Brakes Endorsement
    • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
    • Documentation knowledge

    • Accident or incident reports
    • Bill of lading
    • Driver logbook
    • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
    • Maintenance and repair reports
    • Trans-border documentation
    • Trip reports
    • Type of trucking and equipment

    • Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
    • Tractor-trailer
    • Communication systems experience

    • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
    • Transportation / travel experience

    • International
    • Long-haul
    • National
    • Regional
    • Security and safety

    • Valid passport
    • Driving record check (abstract)
    • Drug test
    • 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

    • Attention to detail
    • Handling heavy loads
    • Physically demanding
    • Sitting
    • Weight handling

    • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
    • Personal suitability

    • Efficient interpersonal skills
    • Flexibility
    • Organized
    • Team player
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