long haul truck driver

Triple Lane Transport Inc; Surrey; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Surrey is looking for a truck driver for a permanent position. Responsibilities include planning routes, operating trucks, and ensuring vehicle safety. The ideal candidate must hold a Class 1 driver's license and have a commitment to reliability and teamwork. Competitive hours are offered at 50 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license (Class 1 or A) required.
• Experience in long-haul driving preferred.
• Willingness to work in a two-person team.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes to minimize fuel consumption.
• Drive and operate trucks transporting goods and materials.
• Perform vehicle inspections and maintenance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Global positioning systems (GPS)

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

• Will train

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
• Drive as part of a two‑person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• 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 emergency roadside repairs
• 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 travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Transportation / travel experience

• Long‑haul

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Work Term : Permanent

Work Language : English

Hours : 50 hours per week