Long Haul Truck Driver

IST Logistics Inc.; Alexandria; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a professional driver in Alexandria, Canada. The role requires proficiency in customer service and the ability to operate trucks under various conditions. Candidates must have an AZ class license and provide their own steel-toed safety boots. Responsibilities include driving in teams, loading, unloading goods, and ensuring vehicle safety. Additional experience in long-haul and national transportation is a plus.

Qualifications

• AZ class license required.
• Air Brakes Endorsement needed.
• Need a Driver's License (Class 1 or A).

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods.
• Inspect vehicle and ensure safety.
• Record cargo information and fuel consumption.

Skills

Professionalism in customer service

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

GPS (Global Positioning System)

Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Job description

Languages

• English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

• Experience an asset

On site

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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 brake adjustments
• 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

• AZ class license
• 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)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Dry bulk
• Flatbed
• Tractor‑trailer

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on‑board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

• Long‑haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Sitting

Own tools/equipment

• Steel‑toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player