Long haul truck driver (Kemptville)

Long haul truck driver (Kemptville)

04 Nov
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Xtra Group
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Kemptville

04 Nov

Xtra Group

Kemptville

Long Haul Truck Driver – Xtra Group Inc Xtra Group Inc is hiring 3 full-time, permanent long haul truck drivers to operate tractor-trailers, including refrigerated units, on routes within Canada and the USA, dispatched from our terminal in Kemptville, Ontario. Work

location:
14 Jayland Dr, Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0 (on the road – long haul routes within Canada and the USA) Terms of employment: Permanent, full-time Wage: $37.50 per hour, plus $10.00 commission per load Hours: 55 to 65 hours per week. Overtime paid in accordance with applicable employment standards. Start date: As soon as possible Language of work: English or French Duties:
- Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials within Canada and the USA
- Drive solo or as part of a two-person team or convoy
- Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using GPS or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections and oversee all aspects of the vehicle
- Oversee the condition of the vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Tarp and ensure the safety and security of cargo
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
- Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
- Receive and relay information to central dispatch
- Provide professional customer service





Requirements:
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate, or equivalent experience
- 1 year to less than 2 years of experience
- Valid AZ (Class 1 or A) driver's licence with Air Brake (Z) endorsement
- Ability to drive manual transmission vehicles
- Experience with tractor-trailer and refrigerated equipment
- Long-haul, national and international (cross-border) driving experience
- Knowledge of driver logbooks, bills of lading and trip reports
- Ability to operate GPS and trip recorder (on-board computer) systems
- Valid passport and willingness to travel cross-border, internationally, overnight and for extended periods
- Satisfactory driver's licence validity check, criminal record check, drug test and medical exam
- Own safety equipment: steel-toed safety boots, safety vest, gloves and hard hat Work

conditions:
- Physically demanding work with long periods of sitting, repetitive tasks and a large workload
- Attention to detail Personal suitability:
- Reliability, judgement, flexibility, patience, hardworking and a team player

Perks:
- Disability benefits
- Paramedical services coverage
- Paid training
- Free parking Relocation costs are not covered by the employer.

How to apply
Apply through Indeed or by email at [email protected] Pay: $37.50 per hour Expected hours: 55.0 – 65.0 per week

Benefits:
- Disability insurance
- On-site parking Work

Location:
On the road

📌 Long haul truck driver (Kemptville)
🏢 Xtra Group
📍 Kemptville

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