Moving truck driver

Hercules Moving Company INC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hercules Moving Company INC in Toronto, Ontario seeks an experienced driver for long-haul and cross-border routes. You will operate various trucks, follow safety protocols, and maintain accurate paperwork. The role requires an AZ license with Air Brake endorsement, GPS navigation proficiency, and a strong customer-service mindset.

You will travel nationally and internationally for extended periods. This permanent position offers opportunities across multiple locations, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate is required.
• 7 months to <1 year experience in trucking preferred.
• AZ Class license and Air Brake Endorsement required.
• Willing to travel cross-border and internationally.
• Ability to work various shifts and long-haul routes.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes using GPS to minimize fuel consumption.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods.
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• Tarp and secure cargo.
• Oversee vehicle condition and perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Obtain special permits and documents for international cargo.
• Address customers' complaints or concerns.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Patience

Attention to detail

Physically demanding

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS navigation systems

Cellular phone

Job description

• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• Trans-border documentation
• Long-haul
• Short-haul

• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 40 hours per week
• Education:
• Expérience:

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Calculate fixed assets and depreciation
• 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
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two‑person team or convoy
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform pre‑trip, en route and post‑trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• 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
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

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

• Extended length tractor‑trailer combination
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tractor‑trailer
• Tractor‑trailer A train

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Local
• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional
• Short-haul

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Basic security clearance
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• 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
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Early morning

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Shift
• Morning
• Night
• On call
• Day
• Weekend

Workplace information

• On the road job