Overview

Join our dynamic team as a Long Haul Driver and take on the exciting challenge of transporting freight across long distances with precision and professionalism. In this vital role, you will be responsible for safely operating commercial vehicles, managing freight loads, and ensuring timely deliveries. Your expertise will keep our supply chain moving smoothly while upholding the highest standards of safety.

This position offers an opportunity to demonstrate your driving skills and contribute to a thriving logistics operation.

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
- 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
- Receive and relay information to central dispatch
- Transport and handle dangerous goods

Skills

- Proven experience in commercial driving
- Ability to perform basic automotive repairs and troubleshoot vehicle issues efficiently.
- Strong understanding of safety regulations related to commercial driving and heavy equipment operation.
- Excellent communication skills for coordinating with dispatchers, clients, and team members.
- Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a clean driving record;
- Air Brakes Endorsement




- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

- Dangerous goods occurrence reports
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

- Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

- Citizens band (CB) radio
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

- Long-haul

Additional informationSecurity and safety

- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
- Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

- Travel expenses paid by employer
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Attention to detail
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting

Own tools/equipment

- Tools
- Safety vest
- Gloves

Personal suitability

- Effective interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Hardworking
- Patience

Embark on a rewarding career that combines skillful driving with hands-on freight management! We’re committed to supporting your growth with comprehensive training opportunities and a positive work environment where safety is always a priority. Pay: From $36.95 per hour

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Long Haul Driver (Woodbridge)
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