Full-Time

Long Haul Truck Driver

Posted on Oct 06

Shabad Transport Inc.

Woodbridge, ON

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Judgement; Reliability; Organized

Transportation/Travel Experience

National; Local; International; Provincial/territorial; Short-haul; Long-haul

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles); Flatbed; Refrigerated; Dry bulk

Work Location Information Various locations

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting; Large workload; Overtime required

Transportation/Travel Information

Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver's licence; Travel expenses paid by employer; Willing to travel internationally

Own Tools/Equipment Cellular phone

Security and Safety Basic security clearance

Weight Handling Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Additional Skills

Address customers' complaints or concerns; Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques; Professionalism in customer service

Communication Systems Experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Documentation Knowledge

Trip reports; Trans-border documentation; Maintenance and repair 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 emergency roadside repairs; Pay and receive payments for goods; Perform brake adjustments; Load and unload goods; Drive lighter, special purpose trucks; 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; Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations; Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes; 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.) AZ class license

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English

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