Long Haul Truck Driver

BOREAL GROUP INC.; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BOREAL GROUP INC. in Cambridge, ON is seeking a Long Haul Truck Driver for a permanent, full-time, on-site role. The position requires an AZ class license, no prior experience and offers training. Expect to work 30–40 hours per week and join a two-person team handling inbound and outbound cargo.

The job involves route planning with GPS, loading/unloading, and ensuring cargo safety. Apply if you are reliable, detail-oriented and customer-service oriented.

Qualifications

• AZ class license is required.
• No experience required; training provided.
• Permanent full-time position.
• On-site work in Cambridge, ON.
• 30–40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Load and unload goods.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• Address customers’ complaints or concerns.
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, and storage equipment.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections.
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch.
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent written communication

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS navigation

Job description

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Long Haul Truck Driver
Posted by BOREAL GROUP INC.

Job details
Location: 498 Eagle ST N, CAMBRIDGE, ON N3H 1C2
Work location: On site
Salary: 36.92 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
Terms of employment: Permanent employment: Full time
Starts as soon as possible
Vacancies: 2 vacanciesOverview

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

No experience (will train)

On site

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

Responsibilities

• Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
• 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
• Address customers’ complaints or concerns
• 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 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

Credentials

• AZ class license

Experience and specialization

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Driver logbook
• Maintenance and repair reports

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Additional information

• Attention to detail
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Reliability

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

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