truck driver

PACIFIC LOGISTICS; Brampton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a dedicated truck driver to transport goods across various regions. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school diploma, relevant driving experience, and a strong focus on customer service. Responsibilities include planning routes, operating trucks, and ensuring vehicle safety. Applicants should possess an AZ class license and be willing to travel internationally.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes to minimize fuel consumption.
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks.
• Perform vehicle inspections and record cargo information.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Hardworking

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Tasks

• 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
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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 brake adjustments
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) Certificate
• Defensive Driving Course
• Professional Driver Improvement Certificate

Documentation knowledge

• Bill of lading
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Dry bulk
• Refrigerated
• Tractor-trailer
• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Local
• National
• Regional

Type of industry experience

• Trucking

Area of specialization

• Truck driving

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Hardworking
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Be the first to be notified about new truck driver jobs in Brampton, ON

I agree to receive jobs matching this search by email and I agree to the Terms. I can cancel alerts at any time.

By entering my email, I agree to receive jobs matching this search and I agree to EightSix's Terms . I can unsubscribe at any time.

Applying to truck driver @ PACIFIC LOGISTICS

What email should the Hiring Manager contact you at?