Transport truck drivers drive straight trucks or tractor-trailers to transport freight. Long-haul truck drivers operate heavy trucks over urban, interurban, provincial and international routes, while short-haul and local transport truck drivers operate over urban and short interurban routes. They are employed by transportation, manufacturing, distribution and moving companies, and trucking employment service agencies, or they may be self-employed.
Long-haul transport truck drivers
Operate and drive primarily tractor-trailor, long-combination vehicle and straight-body trucks weighing over 4500 kg to transport goods and materials over long distances
Plan trip logistics and obtain required documentation to transport goods
Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection of vehicle systems, equipment and accessories such as tires, lights and turning signals, brakes and cold storage
Ensure cargo is secured properly in accordance with safety requirements and follow safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods
Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
Administer bills of lading and manually or electronically maintain log books
Communicate with dispatcher, other drivers and customers using communication devices and on-board computers
May perform emergency roadside repairs
May drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
May transport hazardous products or dangerous goods.
Short-haul and local transport truck drivers
Operate and drive primarily straight trucks to transport goods and materials mainly on local routes and short interurban routes
Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle such as condition of equipment, and loading and unloading of cargo
May drive special purpose trucks such as tow trucks, dump trucks, hydrovac trucks or cement mixing trucks.
ermanent employmentFull time
Early morning, Evening, Morning, Night, Day, Weekend
Starts as soon as possible
Benefits: Health benefits, Other benefits
vacancies3 vacancies
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
Will train
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
Mountain driving expertise
Load and unload goods
Perform brake adjustments
Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
Receive and relay information to central dispatch
Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Air Brakes Endorsement
Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Experience and specialization
Type of trucking and equipment
Flatbed
Tractor-trailer
Transportation/travel experience
International
Long-haul
Additional information
Security and safety
Valid passport
Criminal record check
Driver's validity licence check
Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Cellular phone
Personal suitability
Flexibility
Judgement
Team player
Hardworking
Patience
Benefits
Health benefits
Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Vision care benefits
Other benefits
Free parking available
Other benefits
Parking available
Who can apply for this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit