long haul truck driver

LIGHT HAUL TRANSPORT LTD; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company in Mississauga is seeking full-time truck drivers. Responsibilities include planning routes, driving trucks, and ensuring the safety of cargo. Candidates should be comfortable working in a two-person team and performing vehicle inspections. The job promises training and emphasizes environmental responsibilities. The position requires Canadian work authorization. Must be available immediately with a pay of $37.00 hourly for 32 to 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Must be a permanent or temporary resident of Canada with work authorization.
• Ability to work as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Experience with GPS and navigation devices.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Obtain special permits for international routes.
• Operate trucks to transport goods.
• Inspect the condition of the vehicle and perform necessary checks.
• Record cargo information and hours of service.

Skills

Route planning and adjustment

Driving straight or articulated trucks

Vehicle inspection

Cargo handling (including dangerous goods)

Emergency roadside repairs

Job description

Posted on December 08, 2025

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Job details

• Salary $37.00 hourly / 32 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3460040

Overview

Will train. Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net‑zero target.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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 emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• Newcomers and refugees
  • Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
• Youths
  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
• Indigenous people
  • Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Visible minorities
  • Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

Who can apply for this job?

• A permanent resident of Canada
• A temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.