long haul truck driver

Bowling Green Logistics Inc; Morrisburg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowling Green Logistics Inc. is seeking a truck driver with AZ license for on-site operations in Ontario. The role includes long-haul transportation, planning routes with GPS, loading and unloading, and securing cargo for safety.

You will perform vehicle inspections, manage logs and documents, and ensure timely deliveries while addressing customer inquiries. Applicants should be prepared for extended travel and overnight stays as required.

Qualifications

• AZ class license required.
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement required.
• Experience with long-haul and national routes is an asset.
• Documentation knowledge including bills of lading and logs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Plan routes using GPS to minimize fuel consumption.
• Load and unload goods and tarp cargo for security.
• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Perform pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections.
• Maintain and oversee vehicle condition and tires/brakes.
• Obtain necessary permits for international cargo.
• Record cargo info, hours of service, distance travelled, and fuel usage.

Skills

GPS navigation

Route planning

Customer service

Documentation knowledge

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS navigation systems

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Calculate fixed assets and depreciation
• Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
• 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
• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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
• Perform brake adjustments
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Dump truck
• Extended length tractor-trailer combination
• Flatbed
• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial

Additional information

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Reliability
• Hardworking
• Patience