truck driver

NovaXpress Courier Services; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated truck drivers to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for transporting goods efficiently while ensuring safety and customer satisfaction. You will utilize advanced navigation tools to plan optimal routes, load and unload cargo, and maintain vehicle conditions. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to enhance your driving skills and customer service expertise. If you are passionate about logistics and enjoy driving, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in the transportation sector.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 or A Driver's License is essential.
• Experience in customer service and route planning is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes using GPS to minimize fuel consumption.
• Load and unload goods while ensuring safety and security.
• Drive trucks and oversee vehicle conditions.

Skills

Customer Service

Route Planning

Problem-Solving

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS Equipment

Computer Equipment

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work Setting

• Various locations

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
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• 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
• 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 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
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation Knowledge

• Trip reports

Type of Trucking and Equipment

• Tractor-trailer

Transportation / Travel Experience

• Local

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities