Long Haul Truck Driver

Ott Transportation Services Inc.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation service provider in Surrey is seeking full-time Long Haul Truck Drivers to operate and drive trucks across Canada and the U.S. Candidates will receive training, and no prior experience is required. The position offers competitive pay at $36.60 per hour for 40-60 hours weekly with permanent employment. Ideal candidates should possess a Driver's License and be effective team players, reliable, and flexible. This role involves substantial travel and requires a commitment to safety and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• No experience is required – training will be provided.
• Must handle heavy loads and sit for extended periods.
• Attention to detail in operating and inspecting vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods and drive trucks to transport materials.
• Perform pre‑trip, en‑route, and post‑trip vehicle inspections.
• Obtain special permits for international routes.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)

Tools

Cellular phone

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Pay

CA$36.60 per hour

Job Overview

Ott Transportation Services Inc., located at 8952 Holt Road, Surrey BC, V3V 4H2, Canada, is hiring 10 full‑time Long Haul Truck Drivers. The role is permanent, with candidates paid hourly at $36.60 for 40‑60 hours per week. No experience is required – training will be provided. Drivers will work early mornings, evenings, day, shift, weekends, nights, and overtime, and must travel throughout Canada and the U.S.

Job Requirements

Work location includes various sites across Canada and the U.S., requiring travel throughout both countries.

Certificates, License, Memberships, and Courses Requirement

• Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)

Type of Trucking and Equipment

• Straight truck (4,600 kg+ or 10,000 lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tractor‑trailer

Tools/Equipment Requirement

• Cellular phone
• Steel‑toed safety boots

Personal Suitability

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Documentation Knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre‑trip, en‑route, post‑trip)
• Trans‑border documentation
• Trip reports

Tasks

• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents for international routes
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Oversee vehicle condition and inspect tires, lights, brakes, and cold storage equipment
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform pre‑trip, en‑route, and post‑trip inspections and oversee all vehicle aspects
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled, and fuel consumption
• tarp and ensure cargo safety and security

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Sitting for extended periods

Other

• Operate units, hauling freight throughout Canada/US

Job Types

Full‑time, Permanent

Job Status

In person