truck driver, long haul

Six Axle Transportation Ltd.; Regina; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated truck driver to join their team. In this physically demanding role, you will operate and drive straight or articulated trucks, ensuring the safe transport of goods across various locations. You will be responsible for conducting thorough vehicle inspections, maintaining safety standards, and accurately recording cargo information. This position offers an opportunity to showcase your driving skills while contributing to a reliable logistics operation. If you have a passion for driving and meet the qualifications, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of driving experience with a valid Class 1 / 1F / A Licence.
• Ability to perform vehicle inspections and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks to transport goods and materials safely.
• Inspect vehicle conditions and perform necessary adjustments.

Skills

Driving Skills

Flexibility

Organizational Skills

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS (Global Positioning System)

Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work Setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• 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
• 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

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Defensive Driving Course

Documentation Knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trip reports

Type of Trucking and Equipment

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation / Travel Information

• Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own Tools / Equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal Suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability