Full-Time

Long Haul Truck Driver

Posted on Jul 06

The Freight Systems Inc.

Calgary, AB

Personal Suitability

Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Reliability; Organized

Transportation/Travel Experience Long-haul

Type of Trucking and Equipment Tractor-trailer

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Sitting

Transportation/Travel Information

Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight

Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots

Communication Systems Experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Documentation Knowledge

Trip reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook; Bill of lading

Specific Skills

Transport and handle dangerous goods; Perform preventive maintenance; Perform brake adjustments; Load and unload goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy; 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 No experience

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.) Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Education No degree, certificate or diploma

Languages English

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