Long-Haul Truck Driver - Per Diem & Home Time

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + per diem

Home leave

Well-maintained fleet

Safety training

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Long-Distance Truck Driver to join their Durban-based transport operation. The role entails driving long distances across provinces, maintaining safety, and ensuring timely deliveries.

You will inspect and maintain equipment, log trips, and plan routes while staying away from home for extended periods. Regular home leaves and a well-maintained fleet support your work.

Qualifications

• Valid Code 14 driver's license with a PrDP.
• Demonstrable experience in long-distance trucking, preferably with interstate routes.
• Proven track record of safe driving and adherence to regulations.
• Ability to perform minor on-road repairs and basic vehicle maintenance.
• Excellent navigational skills and familiarity with route planning tools.
• Physical fitness to handle loading/unloading tasks when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Transport goods safely and efficiently over long distances across provinces.
• Conduct thorough inspections of the truck and trailer before and after each trip.
• Ensure cargo is loaded, secured, and unloaded properly to prevent damage.
• Adhere strictly to schedules, ensuring timely arrival at destinations.
• Maintain accurate driving logs, trip reports, and fuel consumption records.
• Comply with all national and provincial road traffic and transport regulations.
• Manage personal time effectively during extended periods away from home.

Skills

Long-distance trucking experience

Safe driving

Route planning

Vehicle maintenance

Navigational skills

Time away from home management

On-road problem solving

Tools

GPS navigation

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Long-Distance Truck Driver to join their Durban-based transport operation. The role entails driving long distances across provinces, maintaining safety, and ensuring timely deliveries.

You will inspect and maintain equipment, log trips, and plan routes while staying away from home for extended periods. Regular home leaves and a well-maintained fleet support your work.