Long Haul Truck Drivers

Canadian Prairie Transport Inc; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics transportation company is hiring Long Haul Truck Drivers to transport freight across Canada and the US. The role offers $30.30 per hour for 40-60 hours weekly, along with training for new drivers. Candidates must possess a Class A or 1 Driver's License and be willing to travel, with a preference for applicants who can communicate in English. Opportunities for flexible work arrangements are available, catering to part-timers as well.

Benefits

Opportunities for training

Incentives for performance

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Class A or 1 Driver’s License and Air Brake endorsement are required.
• 1-2 years’ experience is desirable but not mandatory.
• Willingness to travel across borders and flexibility in schedule.

Responsibilities

• Transport goods across Canada and the US using long-haul trucks.
• Secure cargo according to safety requirements.
• Perform vehicle inspections and emergency roadside repairs.
• Plan trips and ensure all documents needed for transportation are ready.

Skills

Basic English communication

Ability to operate heavy machinery

Logbook management

Education

Completion of Secondary School

Tools

Two-way radio

Cellular phone

Job description

We, Canadian Prairie Transport Inc., are hiring Long Haul Truck Drivers
Unit 211 1021 Court Avenue Winnipeg MB R2P 1V7
Salary: $30.30/hourly (depending on experience) for 40-60 hours per week
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent, Overtime, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Night, Flexible hours, Part Time
Start Date: As soon as possible
Language: English
Positions Available: 05
Minimum Education: None
Credentials (certificates, licenses): Driver’s License (Class A or 1), Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Experience: Experience an asset. On job training will be provided
NOC Group: Truck Drivers (7511)
NOC Job Title: Long Haul Truck Driver

Job Location

All Over Canada & US with business address Unit 211 1021 Court Avenue Winnipeg MB R2P 1V7. Yard Address 85 Wheatfield Road Stony Mountain MB R0C 3A0

Job Duties

• Operate and drive the long-haul tractor-trailers to transport the freight to and from the destination in long haul
• Ensure cargo is secured properly in accordance with safety requirements and check on cargo at every stop during the long haul
• Follow all the safety procedure required to transport the goods
• Perform pre trip, en-route, and post trip vehicle inspection including the systems, cargo, tires, brake system etc
• Maneuver and Navigate the vehicle in any kind of weather condition and areas
• Administer bills and maintain the logbooks manually or computerized
• Make records of the cargo, the hours of services, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Communicate through the communication systems with the other drivers, dispatchers and customers
• Plan the trips accordingly and have all the necessary documents required for transportation
• Do emergency roadside repairs when necessary
• Drive single or as part of 2-person team as per company requirements

Employment Requirements

• Completion of Secondary school is desirable, not mandatory.
• Class A or 1 Driver’s License and Air brake endorsement are required
• 1-2 years’ experience is desirable. However, No experience is necessary. On the job training will be provided to hired candidates
• Proficiency to communicate in basic English
• Willing to travel across border, for extended periods, overnight and drive as a team
• Ability to communicate with dispatcher and other drivers using two-way radio, cellular phone

Benefits

We offer opportunities for training, incentives, and flexible work arrangements. We have latest equipment to make your job easier.

On the Job Training

We have an On the job training program in place to train new Class AZ license holders.

Flexible Hours

We would try to be as flexible as possible when it come to the work schedule for our truck drivers. We try our level best to offer you the maximum family time. We also welcome Part Timers.

Other

• As per Manitoba Employment standards, 2 weeks of vacation per year or 4% vacation pay of the gross salary
• As per Canada labour code for highway drivers, overtime rate of 1.5 times the regular is applicable after 60 hours per week

How to Apply

We strongly encourage Students, Youth, Visible minorities, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, seniors to apply. Willing candidates are requested to apply immediately by: