truck driver, long haul

Ready Go Transport Inc; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ready Go Transport Inc. is seeking a driver with AZ license to operate across Canada. The role involves planning routes, maintaining vehicle safety, and coordinating with dispatch while ensuring cargo integrity and compliance with hours of service.

Candidates should have 1–2 years of experience, be able to travel cross-border, possess a valid passport, and demonstrate strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of driving experience.
• AZ class license.
• Willing to travel cross-border and internationally.
• Valid passport required.
• English language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes using GPS to minimize fuel and emissions.
• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Oversee vehicle condition and inspect tires, lights, brakes, etc.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance traveled and fuel consumption.
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch.
• Tarp cargo and ensure cargo safety.

Skills

GPS navigation

Customer service

Route planning

Safety awareness

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

AZ class license

GPS equipment

Job description

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

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
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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
• 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

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Long-haul
• Provincial/territorial

Additional information

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Basic security clearance
• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots

Benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement