long haul truck driver

KREEDOM FREIGHT SERVICES LTD.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking a truck driver to join their team. The role involves operating trucks, arranging travel itineraries, and ensuring the safety of the cargo during transport. Candidates should possess a secondary school graduation certificate and have at least 7 months of experience in the field. This position offers a dynamic work environment with responsibilities that include vehicle inspections and driving as part of a convoy.

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience.
• Education: Secondary school graduation certificate.

Responsibilities

• Arrange travel and make reservations.
• Drive trucks part of a two-person team.
• Inspect and maintain vehicle condition.
• Record cargo information and ensure safety.

Skills

Vehicle inspection

Preventive maintenance

Cargo safety

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 7 months to less than 1 year

Tasks

• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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
• 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