long haul truck driver

Eli Logistics Solutions Inc; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated long haul truck driver to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for transporting goods efficiently while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to excellent customer service. This position offers a full-time opportunity with a focus on teamwork and professionalism. If you are ready to take on the challenges of long-haul driving and enjoy a rewarding career in transportation, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate or diploma required.
• Experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes using GPS to minimize fuel consumption.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Flexibility

Reliability

Judgement

Hardworking

Education

AZ class license

Tools

GPS (Global Positioning System)

Citizens band (CB) radio

Trip recorder (on-board computer)

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Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma
  
  

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
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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

• AZ class license
  
  

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports
  
  

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul
  
  

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
  
  

Personal suitability

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

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