long haul truck driver

Supreme Chain Logistics Ltd.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is looking for a dedicated truck driver to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for transporting goods across various routes, maintaining vehicle condition, and ensuring the safety of cargo. This role requires flexibility, organization, and a valid driver's license, with training provided for those new to the profession.

Benefits

Travel expenses paid by employer

Qualifications

• Willing to travel overnight.
• Will train candidates with no prior experience.
• Experience in long-distance driving is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks to transport goods.
• Load and unload goods, ensuring safety and security.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Valid driver's licence

Tools

GPS

Citizens band (CB) radio

Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Job description

• 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
• 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
• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation / travel experience

• International
• National

Transportation / travel information

• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Recognized employer

Experience

• Will train

Workplace information

• On the road job