Moving truck driver

Hercules Moving Company INC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hercules Moving Company INC in Toronto is seeking experienced truck drivers with AZ license to manage international and cross-border shipments across long-haul and short-haul routes. You will load, secure and transport goods, coordinate with dispatch, and maintain required documentation.

The role requires strong reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work across shifts and travel as needed, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• AZ class license and Air Brake (Z) endorsement required.
• Experience with trans-border and international shipments.
• Familiarity with driver logs and Bill of Lading.

Responsibilities

• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks, including long-haul and short-haul routes.
• Trans-border documentation and load/ unload goods.
• Oversee vehicle condition, perform inspections and basic maintenance.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel usage.
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch and ensure safety of cargo.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Patience

Tools

GPS Navigation

Job description

Responsibilities

• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• Trans-border documentation
• Long-haul
• Short-haul
• 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
• Evening
• Shift
• Morning
• Night
• On call
• Day
• Weekend

Workplace information

• On the road job