Truck Driver - Long Distance

Linamar Corporation; Windsor; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Employee Benefits package (Drug, Dental & Vision, etc.)

Opportunities for career advancement

Discounts with local vendors

Job summary

Linamar Corporation is seeking a Truck Driver for long-distance transport in Windsor, Ontario. Responsibilities include operating a commercial vehicle, ensuring vehicle safety, and maintaining logs. Applicants need to possess a secondary school diploma, valid AZ Driver’s License, and a minimum of one year of experience. The role offers competitive compensation, employee benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. Join Linamar to contribute to innovative solutions in a dynamic global manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of verifiable experience with articulated equipment.
• 21 years of age or older.
• Valid class AZ driver’s license not suspended/revoked in past 36 months.
• Admissible to the United States and able to obtain a FAST card.
• Meet USDOT medical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate a commercial vehicle over long distances.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Record cargo information, distance traveled, fuel consumption, etc.
• Communicate with dispatcher and other drivers.

Skills

Verifiable experience with articulated equipment

Proficient in English

Capable of meeting physical demands

Education

Secondary school diploma or equivalent

Provincial certification

Valid AZ Driver’s License

Completion of a TTSAO-approved Driver’s Course or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Truck Driver – Long Distance

Job Summary

Operate a truck over long distances to transport and deliver goods between designated locations, including loading and unloading cargo, preparing receipts, verifying orders, collecting payments, inspecting the vehicle, and performing minor repairs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive a commercial vehicle weighing over 4600 kg with three or more axles.
• Oversee all aspects of vehicle condition, cargo loading/unloading, and safety/security.
• Perform pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections of vehicle systems (tires, lights, brakes) as required by legislation.
• Record cargo information, distance traveled, fuel consumption, etc. in a logbook or on‑board computer.
• Communicate with dispatcher and other drivers using on‑board computer and hands‑free cell phone.

Academic & Educational Requirements

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent.
• Provincial certification required.
• Valid AZ Driver’s License.
• Successful completion of a TTSAO‑approved Driver’s Course or equivalent.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 1 year of verifiable experience with articulated equipment.
• 21 years of age or older.
• Valid class AZ driver’s license not suspended/revoked in past 36 months.
• Proficient in English (reading, speaking, understanding highway signs, official inquiries, reports).
• Admissible to the United States and able to obtain a FAST card.
• Meet USDOT medical requirements.
• Recent criminal record search or valid FAST card.
• Original driver’s abstract no older than one month, no more than 3 demerit points.
• Original CVOR abstract no older than one month.
• Negative drug screen.
• Capable of meeting physical demands.
• Successfully complete a road test by an LTI‑appointed evaluator.
• No preventable accidents in last three years where claim exceeds $3000.

What Linamar Has to Offer

• Competitive Compensation.
• Employee Benefits package (Drug, Dental & Vision, etc.).
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Council participation.
• Community outreach supporting local and global initiatives and charities.
• Discounts with local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Linamar

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian‑founded global manufacturer with a history of innovation and engineering across diverse industries. Founded in 1966, we employ a culture of collaboration and growth. Join us to make a meaningful impact.

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and will accommodate persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.