Long haul truck driver

Transource Freightways Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Transource Freightways Inc. is seeking an experienced truck driver with AZ license to operate straight trucks and tractor-trailers across Canada and the U.S. You will plan routes, load/unload cargo, perform safety checks, and communicate with dispatch to ensure on-time delivery.

You must be able to travel frequently, work at various locations, and maintain accurate logs, vehicle inspections, and maintenance records in a fast-paced logistics setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• AZ Class license with Air Brake endorsement.
• Willing to travel cross-border and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes using GPS to minimize fuel use and ensure timely delivery.
• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive straight trucks or tractor-trailers to transport goods and materials.
• Inspect vehicle and perform preventive maintenance.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• Tarp cargo and ensure safety and security of shipment.

Skills

Route planning

Load handling

Vehicle inspection

GPS navigation

Safety compliance

Team player

Communication

Education

Secondary education or equivalent

Tools

GPS navigation system

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• * Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• * or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE

• * Experience an asset

ON THE ROAD

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

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
• * 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
• * 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

• * AZ class license
• * Air Brake (Z) 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

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

COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE

• * Citizens band (CB) radio
• * Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• * Trip recorder (on-board computer)

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

• * International
• * Long-haul
• * National
• * Provincial/territorial
• * Regional

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• * Valid passport
• * Criminal record check
• * Driver's validity licence check
• * Driving record check (abstract)
• * Drug test

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

• * Attention to detail
• * Handling heavy loads
• * Physically demanding
• * Sitting

WEIGHT HANDLING

• * Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• * Flexibility
• * Judgement
• * Organized
• * Reliability
• * Team player