long haul truck driver

Hi-Point Truck Sales; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated long haul truck driver to join their team. This full-time position involves transporting goods while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. Candidates will need an AZ class license and should be prepared for physically demanding tasks, including handling heavy loads and performing vehicle inspections. The company values reliability and teamwork, making it an ideal environment for those who thrive in collaborative settings. If you have strong communication skills and a commitment to excellent service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate or diploma required.
• AZ class license is mandatory for this role.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes using GPS to minimize fuel consumption.
• Drive trucks to transport goods and inspect vehicle condition.
• Coach colleagues and ensure professionalism in customer service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Reliability

Flexibility

Judgement

Patience

Hardworking

Education

AZ class license

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Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma
  
  

Experience

Will train

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
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• Load and unload goods
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
  
  

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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