long haul truck driver

D ALLIANCE MOTORS; Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the transportation sector is seeking dedicated truck drivers. The role involves operating trucks for goods transportation, ensuring vehicle safety, and maintaining documentation. Candidates must possess an AZ class license and be willing to travel internationally and overnight. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that values safety and efficiency.

Benefits

Relocation costs covered by employer

Qualifications

• AZ class license required.
• Willing to travel internationally and overnight.

Responsibilities

• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques.
• Drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Navigation

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS

Job description

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: Will train

Work setting

• Various locations
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Tasks

• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Arrange travel, related itineraries, and make reservations
• 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 pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance traveled, and fuel consumption

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

• Bill of lading
• Maintenance and repair reports

Type of trucking and equipment

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

Transportation / travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's license
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities