truck driver

GULACHA BROTHERS TRUCKING INC; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A trucking company in Hamilton, Ontario, seeks an experienced truck driver to optimize routes and ensure cargo safety. The role requires a secondary school graduation certificate and 1-2 years of relevant experience. Applicants should be adept in vehicle inspections and handling documentation for international travel.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of driving experience, preferably for long-haul transportation.
• Knowledge of driver logbooks and maintenance reports is required.
• Familiarity with international cargo documentation.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes using GPS and adjust for conditions to optimize fuel use.
• Ensure safety and security of cargo while transporting.
• Perform vehicle inspections and emergency roadside repairs.

Skills

Route planning

Cargo handling

Vehicle inspection

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS equipment

Job description

Overview

Languages
English

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Driver logbook
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Local
• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial