truck driver, long haul

SRT Logistics Inc; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in transportation is seeking entry-level Truck Drivers in Abbotsford, British Columbia. The role involves driving and operating trucks, inspecting vehicles, and ensuring cargo safety. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and air brakes endorsement. This full-time position offers on-site training with potential for travel across borders.

Qualifications

• Must possess Air Brakes Endorsement and Class 1 or A driver's license.
• Experience in long-haul driving is preferred.
• Documentation knowledge includes accident reports and driver logbooks.

Responsibilities

• Drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods.
• Inspect vehicle condition and perform preventive maintenance.
• Record cargo information and oversee safety of cargo.

Skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Team player

Education

Air Brakes Endorsement

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Tools

GPS

Job description

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Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma
  
  

Experience

Will train

On site

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

Work setting

• Various locations
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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 brake adjustments
• 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

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
  
  

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports
  
  

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed
• Refrigerated
• Tractor-trailer
  
  

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
  
  

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul
• National
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
  
  

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel overnight
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Sitting
  
  

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
  
  

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
  
  

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Team player

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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