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long haul truck driver

$37.5 per hour
Full-time

Xtra Group Inc

Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

  • Willing to relocate
  • Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
  • Professionalism in customer service
  • Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
  • Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
  • 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
  • Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
  • Perform preventive maintenance
  • Receive and relay information to central dispatch
  • Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
  • Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • AZ class license
  • Air Brakes Endorsement

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

  • Bill of lading
  • Driver logbook
  • Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

  • Refrigerated
  • Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
  • Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

  • International
  • Long-haul
  • National

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Valid passport
  • Criminal record check
  • Driver's validity licence check
  • Drug test
  • Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

  • Drive manual transmission vehicle
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Willing to travel cross-border
  • Willing to travel for extended periods
  • Willing to travel internationally
  • Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Large workload
  • Physically demanding
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Sitting

Own tools/equipment

  • Hard hat
  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Safety vest
  • Gloves

Personal suitability

  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Hardworking
  • Patience

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Disability benefits
  • Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

  • Commission

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Team building opportunities
  • Travel insurance
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