short haul truck driver

Employment and Social Development Canada; Brampton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company in Brampton is seeking a full-time Short haul truck driver. The ideal candidate will operate trucks to transport goods, perform vehicle inspections, and ensure cargo safety. Candidates need to possess an AZ class license and a secondary education. This role offers a salary of $36.00 per hour with opportunities to work 30 to 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Secondary education required.
• Experience in driving and cargo handling is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods.
• Drive trucks to transport materials.
• Perform vehicle inspections and maintenance.
• Record cargo and fuel consumption.

Skills

Driving skills

Safety protocols

Cargo handling

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

AZ class license

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate

Job description

Posted on August 11, 2025 by Employer details ROAD STAR TRUCK LINE LTD.

Job details

Short haul truck driver

Location: Brampton, ON L6Y 3K9

Work location: On site

Salary: $36.00 per hour, 30 to 40 hours per week

Terms of employment: Permanent, full-time

Starts as soon as possible

Vacancies: 3

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods
• 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 emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance traveled, and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate

Qualifications

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience considered an asset

Who can apply?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• Other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Application deadline

Until September 10, 2025

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