truck driver

Lightning Truck Line; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trucking company is seeking a Truck Driver to manage the transport of goods efficiently. The role involves route planning, loading and unloading, and conducting thorough vehicle inspections. Candidates should have a high school diploma and ideally possess some driving experience. This position offers a chance to be part of a vital logistics operation within a growing industry.

Qualifications

• Experience is an asset.
• High school graduation certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes using GPS to minimize fuel consumption.
• Load and unload goods.
• Drive trucks to transport goods.
• Perform vehicle inspections.
• Relay information to dispatch.
• Record cargo and service hours.

Skills

Route planning

Loading and unloading goods

Vehicle inspection

Communication with dispatch

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

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

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
• Load and unload goods
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• 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