Long Haul Truck Driver

Interglobal Transport (IGT) Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company in Mississauga is looking for drivers to operate heavy duty trucks over long distances. The role involves loading and unloading cargo, planning logistics based on traffic and weather, and ensuring timely deliveries while addressing customer concerns. Candidates must have a secondary school diploma, relevant driving experience, and a valid AZ Class License. On-the-job training is provided, and the position offers a full-time, permanent employment opportunity.

Benefits

Discretionary bonuses

Salary increases

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• 1+ years’ experience operating a heavy duty truck or completion of an accredited driver training course.
• AZ Class License or equivalent is required.
• Air Brakes Endorsement is required.

Responsibilities

• Operating and driving heavy duty trucks over long distances.
• Loading and unloading cargo.
• Planning trip logistics and routes.
• Communicating with dispatch and ensuring timely deliveries.

Skills

Operating heavy duty trucks

Planning trip logistics

Using GPS

Addressing customer complaints

Performing vehicle inspections

Communicating with dispatch

Using electronic logbooks

Education

Completion of secondary school

Tools

Heavy duty trucks

GPS navigation tools

Job description

Overview

Vacancies: 2

Terms of Employment: Full-time / Permanent

Location: Mississauga, Ontario

Employment Address:

• 7 Kimbel Street, Mississauga, ON, L4T 3C4
• Work locations will vary as driver will be on the road

Hours of Work: 40 hours/week

Language: English

Benefits: Eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or salary increases in accordance with company policy.

Salary: $ 36.00 CAD / hour

Duties

• Operating and driving heavy duty, special purpose trucks over long distances
• Driving as part of a two-person team
• Loading and unloading cargo
• Planning and adjusting trip logistics and routes based on goods and variable traffic or weather conditions
• Using GPS or other navigation tools to plan routes
• Addressing customers’ complaints and concerns
• Overseeing the condition of vehicle and inspecting tires, lights, brakes…etc. to ensure the vehicle is safe to operate
• Performing emergency roadside repairs
• Performing pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspections of vehicle in accordance with safety requirements and following relevant safety procedures
• Using refrigerated equipment and regularly inspecting the equipment to ensure cargo temperatures are maintained at set points
• Communicating with dispatch and other drivers while on trips to ensure deliveries and pickups are completed on time
• Recording cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Regularly inspecting cargo to ensure it is safe and secure while on trips

Requirements

• Completion of secondary school is required
• 1+ years’ experience operating a heavy duty, special purpose truck or completion of an accredited driver training course of up to three months duration, through a vocational school or community college is required
• On-the-job-training is provided
• AZ Class License or equivalent (or ability to obtain) is required
• Air Brakes Endorsement is required
• Satisfactory Driver CVOR and MVR Record (Minimal Violations)
• Having knowledge of and ability to use electronic logbooks
• Ability to work independently and in a 2-person team setting