long haul truck driver

UK Transport; Windsor; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking experienced truck drivers to operate various types of vehicles, including refrigerated and tractor-trailers. Candidates must possess an AZ class license, have strong customer service skills, and be willing to travel internationally. The role involves planning routes, loading goods, and ensuring vehicle safety. Candidates should be organized, reliable, and able to handle physically demanding tasks.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in trucking.
• AZ class license required.
• Willingness to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes using GPS to minimize fuel consumption.
• Load and unload goods safely.
• Perform vehicle inspections and maintenance.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Reliability

Team Player

Hardworking

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS

Job description

• Education :

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

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
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• 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 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Refrigerated
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tractor-trailer
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation / travel experience

• International
• Local
• National
• Regional

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

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

• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Workplace information

• On the road job

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