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Long Haul Truck Driver

Posted on Jun 26

Daytona Freight Systems Inc

6202 Healey Rd Caledon East, ON L7C 0W7

Personal Suitability Flexibility; Team player; Judgement; Reliability

Transportation/Travel Experience

National; International; Provincial/territorial; Long-haul

Type of Trucking and Equipment Tractor-trailer; Flatbed; Dry bulk

Work Location Information Various locations; Willing to relocate

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting

Transportation/Travel Information

Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Drive manual transmission vehicle

Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots

Security and Safety

Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Drug test; Criminal record check; Valid passport

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Additional Skills Professionalism in customer service

Communication Systems Experience

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

Documentation Knowledge

Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Trans-border documentation; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook; Bill of lading

Specific Skills

Perform preventive maintenance; Perform brake adjustments; Load and unload goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption; Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

Experience Experience an asset

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Driver's License (Class 1 or A); AZ class license; Air Brakes Endorsement

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English

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