Truck driver

CHAMPION FREIGHT SYSTEMS; Canada; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Champion Freight Systems in Canada is seeking a dedicated truck driver to operate tractor-trailer units on local and long-haul routes. The role requires handling cargo, coordinating in two-person convoys, and maintaining strict safety and documentation standards.

The job emphasizes professional customer service, readiness to relocate if needed, and the ability to relay information to dispatch while performing routine vehicle maintenance and on-road contingencies.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience.
• English language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques.
• Demonstrate mountain driving expertise.
• Maintain professionalism in customer service.
• Arrange travel, itineraries and reservations.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Obtain permits and documents for international cargo transport.
• Inspect vehicle, tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and equipment.
• Pay and receive payments for goods.
• Perform emergency roadside repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Relay information to central dispatch.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• Tarp cargo and ensure safety and security of cargo.

Skills

Customer service

Team coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE

1 to less than 7 months

ON SITE

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

WORK SETTING

• Remote location
• Various locations
• Willing to relocate

TASKS

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

TYPE OF TRUCKING AND EQUIPMENT

• Tractor-trailer

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

• Local
• Long-haul