long haul truck driver

Triple Eight Group of Companies; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Job summary

Triple Eight Group of Companies in Abbotsford, BC is seeking a driver to join a two-person team or convoy, operating straight or articulated trucks to transport goods. You will perform pre-trip inspections and oversee vehicle condition to ensure safe transport of cargo.

The role involves cross-border and international travel, with work at multiple on-site locations. A Class 1 license with Air Brakes endorsement is required; prior experience is an asset and willingness to travel extended periods

Qualifications

• Experience an asset
• On site work at physical locations

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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
• 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

Skills

Secondary school diploma

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Remote location


• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy


• 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


• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brakes Endorsement


• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports


• Bill of lading


• Driver logbook


• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)


• Trans-border documentation


• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Refrigerated


• Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience

• International


• Long-haul


• National


• Provincial/territorial

Additional information

Security and safety

• 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


• Physically demanding


• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Flexibility


• Team player


• Patience

Benefits

• Dental plan


• Health care plan