truck driver

I-Way Transport inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company seeks a dedicated Truck Driver in Toronto. The role involves operating trucks for long-haul and national routes, ensuring cargo safety, and performing vehicle maintenance. Candidates must hold an AZ class license, be willing to travel internationally, and possess strong organizational and judgement skills.

Qualifications

• Must have AZ class license and air brakes endorsement.
• Experience in long-haul and national transport preferred.

Responsibilities

• Calculate cost of truck repairs and plan routes using GPS.
• Load/unload goods and obtain required transport permits.
• Operate trucks and perform vehicle inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Judgement

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
• 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
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Transport and handle dangerous goods
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement
  
  

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports
  
  

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Long-haul
• National
  
  

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Sitting
  
  

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability