Long Haul Truck Driver

CONTRANS Flatbed Group Inc.; Caledonia; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Contrans Flatbed Group Inc. is seeking a transportation professional to join the on‑road fleet across North America. This role involves driving, coordinating with dispatch, and performing routine vehicle inspections in a demanding schedule that includes early morning, evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime.

English is required and experience is an asset. The position is permanent and full‑time, with 40–60 hours per week at about $27 per hour.

Qualifications

• Languages: English
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: Experience an asset

Responsibilities

• Address customers’ complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Provide professionalism in customer service
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods and materials
• Inspect vehicle condition (tires, lights, brakes, etc.)
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Communicate with dispatch
• Record cargo info, hours, distance, and fuel

Skills

English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Volunteer Experience Work Experience Work & Career

Employer: Contrans Flatbed Group
Location: 80 3rd Line, Hagersville, ON, N0A 1H0
Work location: On the road (various locations)
Salary: $27.00 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent, Full-time
Schedule: Early morning, Evening, Shift, Morning, Night, Day, Weekend, Overtime required
Start date: As soon as possible
Vacancies: 20

Overview

Languages: English
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: Experience an asset
Work setting: Remote location, Various locations
Relocation costs covered by employer

Responsibilities

• Address customers’ complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Provide professionalism in customer service
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods and materials
• Inspect vehicle condition (tires, lights, brakes, etc.)
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Communicate with dispatch
• Record cargo info, hours, distance, and fuel

Credentials

Experience and Specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection reports
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Extended length tractor-trailer
• Flatbed
• Tractor-trailer B train

Additional Information

• Security and safety: Valid passport, Criminal record check, Drug test, Medical exam
• Transportation: Manual transmission, cross-border and international travel
• Physical requirements: Heavy loads, repetitive tasks, sitting, up to 23 kg

About CONTRANS Flatbed Group Inc.

Contrans Flatbed has developed a steadfast reputation in the trucking industry based on our trademark way of doing things - with courage, integrity, reliability, and customer-focused practices. As a premier North American flatbed carrier company equipped with a highly experienced team of professionals, we're committed to delivering on our promises by providing you with the kind of honest, quality-driven service you expect and deserve. We're able to transport legal weights and heavy loads across North America. With terminals across Ontario and Quebec, you can always count on us to offer you peace of mind when it comes to the safe, efficient, and cost-effective transportation of your cargo.

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