long haul truck driver

True Line Transport Inc; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Calgary is seeking a dedicated truck driver to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a Class 1 or A driver's license and experience in route planning and vehicle inspections. Responsibilities include driving, loading/unloading goods, and ensuring safety during transport. This is a permanent position with a work term of 40 to 44 hours per week.

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes using GPS and navigation devices.
• Drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Professionalism in customer service

Education

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Job description

• Experience : 7 months to less than 1 year

Tasks

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Work Term : Permanent
• Hours : 40 to 44 hours per week

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