Long Haul Truck Driver
Flying Horse Logistics Inc.
Job location: Abbotsford - BC, British Columbia
Job ID: #JP247-227828
Employer: Flying Horse Logistics Inc.
Job Category: Driving
Vacancies: 4
Salary: $28 - $35/hr
Posting date: October 24, 2023
Expiry date: March 24, 2025
Job summary:
Flying Horse Logistics Inc. is a Abbotsford, B.C. based company that offers a transportation and logistics service to our clients to meet their business needs. Flying Horse can Quickly and efficiently move any package, pale or truckload across Canada and the U.S.A. Our fleet consists of long-haul tractors with 53' Air-Ride logistics trailers. Our professional drivers and staff are visible reminders to our commitments of providing an excellence and dependable service of truckload shipments.
Job description:
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.
- Employer will fully fund mandatory courses (i.e. Transportation of Dangerous Good -TDG) as required by employer. A prior approval from employer will be required before taking these courses
- Employer will reimburse Class-1 Drivers Training program costs up to a maximum CAD$2000. This training program must result in an employee receiving Class 1 License with Air Brakes endorsement issued by a competent authority. $2000 will be reimbursed after 1-year of continuous employment.
- Bonus will be paid on safe driving and mileage.