truck driver

NORTH EDGE LOGISTICS INC.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking truck drivers with an AZ class license to join their team. The role involves transporting goods, performing vehicle inspections, and ensuring safety protocols are observed. Candidates should have strong customer service skills and be willing to travel extensively, including cross-border. A high school diploma is required, with relevant experience considered an asset.

Qualifications

• AZ class license required.
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A) necessary.
• Experience in logistics and driving is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes based on conditions to minimize fuel use.
• Load and unload goods safely.
• Perform vehicle inspections and maintenance.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Judgement

Organization

Teamwork

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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
• 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
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

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

• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Experience

• Experience an asset
• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes