long haul truck driver

Prime Transport Inc; Surrey; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the transport sector is seeking a dedicated truck driver to join their team. The ideal candidate will operate various types of trucks, ensuring the safe and timely delivery of goods. Responsibilities include addressing customer concerns, performing vehicle inspections, and maintaining accurate records. This role requires a valid driver's license and the ability to travel internationally. Join a dynamic team and contribute to our mission of providing excellent service.

Qualifications

• Experience an asset.
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement required.
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A) required.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Professionalism in customer service

Coaching

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS

CB radio

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : Experience an asset

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Refrigerated
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tractor-trailer
• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation / travel experience

• International
• National
• Regional

Security and safety

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

Transportation / travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities