Remote Long-Haul Truck Driver - Flexible Tech-Driven

Rural Connect; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Professional development

Advanced telematics

Remote coordination

Job summary

Rural Connect seeks experienced Remote Long‑Haul Truck Drivers for delivering across national routes. Operate from a remote setup while coordinating logistics, ensuring timely, safe cargo delivery, and adhering to regulations. The role suits independent, tech‑savvy drivers with strong problem‑solving skills.

Benefits include a competitive salary, health coverage, and opportunities for professional development within a modern fleet leveraging advanced tracking technology.

Qualifications

• Valid PDP and appropriate commercial driver's license (e.g., Code 14).
• Proven long-haul truck driver experience with a clean driving record.
• Proficiency in GPS navigation and electronic logging devices (ELDs).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute long-haul routes efficiently and safely.
• Use GPS and tracking systems to monitor location, performance and cargo status.
• Communicate with dispatch, clients and stakeholders for updates and issues.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections for safety and condition of vehicles.
• Maintain logs for mileage, fuel, and deliveries.
• Follow traffic laws, safety regulations, and company policies.

Skills

PDP

Code 14

GPS navigation

ELDs

Independent work

Problem-solving

Tools

GPS devices

Telematics systems

Job description

Rural Connect seeks experienced Remote Long‑Haul Truck Drivers for delivering across national routes. Operate from a remote setup while coordinating logistics, ensuring timely, safe cargo delivery, and adhering to regulations. The role suits independent, tech‑savvy drivers with strong problem‑solving skills.

Benefits include a competitive salary, health coverage, and opportunities for professional development within a modern fleet leveraging advanced tracking technology.