long haul truck driver

Accord Transportation Ltd; Surrey; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Accord Transportation Ltd is seeking qualified truck drivers to operate refrigerated tractor-trailers across multiple locations. The role involves two-person team driving, maintaining safety standards and cargo integrity, and communicating with central dispatch.

The position requires a valid Driver's Licence (Class 1/A) and Air Brakes Endorsement. On-site work with potential cross-border travel and extended assignments is expected.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes to minimize fuel consumption and emissions.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Operate and drive tractor-trailer to transport goods and materials.
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, and equipment.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections and oversee all vehicle aspects.
• Record cargo information and hours of service.

Skills

GPS navigation

Team driving

Vehicle inspection

Safety awareness

Education

Secondary school

Job description

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.

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Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

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
• 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
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Refrigerated
• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Long‑haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• 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

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience