Long haul truck driver

Trans-wave Logistics Inc; Canada; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage paid

Job summary

Trans-wave Logistics Inc. is seeking an experienced truck driver for an on-site role in Canada. You will operate straight or articulated trucks, plan routes, and coordinate with dispatch to ensure efficient deliveries and cargo safety.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, vehicle inspections, brake adjustments, and emergency roadside repairs. Applicants should have a Class 1 licence and Air Brakes endorsement, with highway and logistics experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required or asset.
• Experience in trucking is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes using GPS to minimize fuel use and emissions.
• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks.
• Oversee vehicle condition and inspect tires, lights, brakes and storage areas.
• Perform brake adjustments and emergency roadside repairs.
• Conduct pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections; manage vehicle operations.
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• Tarp cargo and ensure safety and security of cargo.

Skills

Route planning

GPS navigation

Vehicle inspection

Pre-trip inspection

Education

Secondary school diploma

Tools

GPS equipment

Air brakes endorsement

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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
• 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
• 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

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

WEIGHT HANDLING

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

BENEFITS

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Mileage paid