Long Haul Truck Driver

Redstar Transport Ltd.; Township of Langley; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable transportation company seeks skilled Long Haul Truck Drivers to operate and maintain trailers for transporting goods across Canada and the U.S.A. This full-time role involves performing vehicle inspections, loading, and unloading cargo, as well as maintaining communication with dispatch. Applicants should hold a secondary school diploma, possess at least one year of relevant driving experience, and must be able to work effectively in a team while communicating in English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year experience as a long-haul truck driver will be considered an asset.
• Must be willing to work as a team across Canada and the U.S.A.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Perform brake adjustments.
• Load and unload goods.
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch.
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Oversee condition of the vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage, and other equipment.
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations.
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance traveled and fuel consumption.
• Perform pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of the vehicle.

Skills

Teamwork

English communication

Education

Completion of Secondary School

Job description

Business Address: 3243 264th St. Aldergrove,BCV4W 3E9

Title of position: 6Long Haul Truck Drivers
Terms of employment: Full-time, year-round work

Duties:

• Perform preventive maintenance;
• Perform brake adjustments;
• Load and unload goods;
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch;
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials;
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy;
• Oversee condition of the vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage, and other equipment;
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations;
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes;
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance traveled and fuel consumption;
• Perform pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of the vehicle.

Equipment: Trailer tractor.
Wages: $ 36.75/hr. based on 50 hrs. a week

Skills requirement:

• Completion of Secondary School is required.
• Minimum 1-year experience as a long-haul truck driver will be considered an asset.
• Must be willing to work as a team across Canada and the U.S.A.
• Must be able to communicate in English.