Regional Long-Haul Truck Driver — Upington

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Well-maintained fleet

Career stability

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Long-Haul Truck Driver to operate regional routes from Upington, Northern Cape. The role focuses on safe, on-time delivery of cargo across regional hubs while maintaining compliance with Hours of Service and company policies.

You will perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections, secure cargo, maintain logs, and coordinate with dispatch. A PDP and heavy-vehicle license (Code 14) with 5–7 years of verifiable long-haul experience are required;

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of verifiable long-haul trucking experience.
• Valid PDP and heavy-vehicle licenses with a clean driving record.
• Strong adherence to safety, regulatory, and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy-duty trucks on regional long-haul routes.
• Plan routes, meet delivery schedules, and adhere to mileage limits.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report defects.
• Secure cargo and ensure damage-free transport.
• Maintain driving logs in compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate with dispatch and maintain vehicle cleanliness.

Skills

Long-haul driving

Regulatory compliance

Safety-focused

Education

PDP valid

Code 14 license

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Long-Haul Truck Driver to operate regional routes from Upington, Northern Cape. The role focuses on safe, on-time delivery of cargo across regional hubs while maintaining compliance with Hours of Service and company policies.

You will perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections, secure cargo, maintain logs, and coordinate with dispatch. A PDP and heavy-vehicle license (Code 14) with 5–7 years of verifiable long-haul experience are required;