Long haul truck driver

Transource Freightways Inc.; Delta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Transource Freightways Inc. is seeking an experienced truck driver for routes across varying locations in Canada. You will plan routes, navigate with GPS, and maintain safety standards while delivering goods.

The role requires frequent travel and strong professionalism in customer service. You will load and unload cargo, operate straight or tractor-trailer trucks, and communicate with dispatch. Regular vehicle inspections and documentation of hours, distance, and fuel are part of the job and

Qualifications

• Experience an asset.
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement and Class 1/A license are required credentials.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes using GPS and other navigation devices to minimize fuel use and emissions.
• Provide professional customer service.
• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks.
• Inspect vehicle condition, tires, lights, brakes, and equipment.
• Perform brake adjustments.
• Perform emergency roadside repairs.
• Conduct pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspections.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance traveled and fuel consumption.
• Tarp cargo and ensure safety and security.

Skills

Route planning

GPS navigation

Customer service

Safety-conscious

Vehicle inspection

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE

Experience an asset

ON THE ROAD

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

WORK SETTING

• Various locations

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
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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
• 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

• Air Brake (Z) 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
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports

TYPE OF TRUCKING AND EQUIPMENT

• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tractor-trailer

COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE

• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

• International
• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Valid passport
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Sitting

WEIGHT HANDLING

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player