Long haul truck driver

ROUTE KING TRANSPORT LTD.; Manitoba; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking available

Job summary

Route King Transport Ltd. in Canada requires a skilled truck driver to operate and drive straight or articulated trucks, join a two-person team or convoy, and perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections. You will monitor cargo information and communicate with dispatch to ensure efficient deliveries.

The role expects a Class 1/1F/A licence, a secondary school certificate, and 7 months to under 1 year of experience, plus willingness to travel and relocate as needed across locations.

Qualifications

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks) required.
• Experience of 7 months to less than 1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes using GPS to minimize fuel consumption and emissions.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Oversee vehicle condition and inspect tires, lights, brakes, etc.
• Perform emergency roadside repairs and pre-/post-trip inspections.
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Patience

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Tools

GPS navigation devices

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

EXPERIENCE

7 months to less than 1 year

ON THE ROAD

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

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Dusty

WORK SETTING

• Various locations
• Willing to relocate

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
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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 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

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

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

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

DOCUMENTATION KNOWLEDGE

• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en‑route, post-trip)
• Trip reports

TYPE OF TRUCKING AND EQUIPMENT

• Dry bulk
• Refrigerated

COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE

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

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

• Local
• Long-haul
• Provincial/territorial

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Valid passport
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Valid driver's licence

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

WEIGHT HANDLING

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

OWN TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience

BENEFITS

OTHER BENEFITS

• Parking available