Long Haul Truck Driver

Skills

• Load securement (tarping, tie-downs, Cargo placement and restraints, etc.)
  • Load securement as per National Safety Code Standard 10 or North American Cargo Securement Standard
• Perform pre-trip, en-route, post-trip inspections and oversee all aspects of vehicle
  • Complete Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports or Electronics DVIRs
• Perform Preventative Maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled, fuel consumption
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform brake adjustments
• 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
• Ensure 100% compliance with Safety regulations
• Professional communication with customers
• Handle freight and Freight documents
• Pickup and delivery of freight in a safe and efficient manner
• Perform all other duties as requested
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods (if required)
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes

Document Knowledge:

• Trip Reports
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports – DVIRs (Pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Driver Logbook
• Bill of Lading

Additional Skills

• Address customers complains or concerns
• Owner Operator business skills
• Professionalism in customer Service

Weight Handling

• Able to lift 20 Kg (45 lbs)

Own Tools/Equipment

• Cellphone
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hi-Vis Coveralls

Work Conditions and Physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Sitting for long hours

Work Location

•  Various locations as required

Communication Systems Experience

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

Security and Safety

• Safe driving record (Commercial Drivers Abstract with no more than 3 demerit points in last 5 years)
• Criminal Record Check from appropriate authorities
• Driver’s validity license check
• Drug Test
• Valid Passport
• Basic Security clearance

Transportation/Travel Information

• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Valid driver’s license
• Willing to travel overnight

Credential/Certificates/Licenses:

• Class 1 or A Driver’s License, Air Brake Endorsement

Experience: 

• No Experience required

Full Time Employment:

• Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Overtime

Personal Suitability

• Effective Interpersonal Skills
• Flexibility
• Team Player
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Organized

Miscellaneous:

• You must be able to obtain appropriate Transportation of Dangerous Goods certificate within 1 month of starting a job or before transportation of your first dangerous goods load. Employer will arrange and pay for this certificate.

 

How to apply:

By email: FHLI.Jobs@gmail.com