truck driver

ROAD XPRESS LTD.; Bolton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking qualified truck drivers to join their team. The role involves operating trucks, managing cargo, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates must hold a valid AZ class license and be prepared for cross-border travel. The position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Travel expenses paid by employer

Qualifications

• Valid AZ class license required.
• Experience as a truck driver is an asset.
• Ability to operate a manual transmission vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Load and unload goods, ensuring safety and security.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections on vehicles.

Skills

Customer service professionalism

Teamwork and coaching

Navigation skills

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : Experience an asset

Tasks

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation / travel experience

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation / travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• 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