long haul truck driver
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting: Various locations.

Tasks: Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy. Load and unload goods. 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. Receive and relay information to central dispatch.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses: Air Brake (Z) Endorsement. Driver's License (Class 1 or A).

Documentation knowledge: Accident or incident reports. Bill of lading. Driver logbook. Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip). Maintenance and repair reports. Trans-border documentation. Trip reports.

Type of trucking and equipment: 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.

Security and safety: Valid passport. Driver's validity licence check. Driving record check (abstract). Drug test.





Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Willing to travel cross-border. Willing to travel for extended periods. Willing to travel internationally.

Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Large workload. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks.

Personal suitability: Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player.

Job details

Location Abbotsford , BC V3S 9V2

Work location On site

Salary $ 38.40 HOUR hourly / 50 to 60 hours per week

Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time

Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Flexible schedule, Overtime available

Starts as soon as possible

vacancies 20 vacancies

Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:

a Canadian citizen

a permanent resident of Canada

a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until
2026-09-14

ROOTS GOODS CARRIER LTD.

Transportation and warehousing

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📌 long haul truck driver (British Columbia)
🏢 ROOTS GOODS CARRIER
📍 British Columbia