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