truck driver

Ludwigtransport; Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated truck driver to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for transporting goods safely and efficiently, planning routes, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle physically demanding tasks. This full-time position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the logistics and transportation sector. If you are passionate about driving and logistics, this opportunity could be your next career move!

Benefits

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Other benefits

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in truck driving is required.
• AZ class license and CVOR Certificate are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes using GPS and adjust based on conditions.
• Drive trucks and transport goods while ensuring safety.
• Perform vehicle inspections and maintenance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Patience

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Global positioning systems (GPS)

Computer equipment

Job description

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Overview

Languages: English

Education:

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

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

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.
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods.
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes.
• 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 emergency roadside repairs.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle.
• 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.

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:

• AZ class license.
• Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) Certificate.

Additional Information

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Large workload.
• Physically demanding.
• Sitting.

Weight handling:

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Hardworking.
• Patience.

Benefits

Health benefits:

• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.

Other Benefits:

• Other benefits.

Seniority level

Entry level.

Employment type

Full-time.

Job function

Management and Manufacturing.

Industries

Freight and Package Transportation.