Long haul truck driver - Toronto

Overview

Languages

English

• 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

• 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
• 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 brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Credentials

• AZ class license

Experience and specialization

• Driver logbook
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports

• Tractor-trailer

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

• Long-haul

Additional information

• Attention to detail
• Large workload
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience