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Long Haul Truck Driver

Posted on Oct 21

Daytona Freight System...

6202 Healey Rd Caledon East, ON L7C 0W7

Languages English

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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

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

Experience Experience an asset

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

Documentation Knowledge

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

Communication Systems Experience

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

Additional Skills Professionalism in customer service

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Security and Safety

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

Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots

Transportation/Travel Information

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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Work Location Information Various locations; Willing to relocate

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

Transportation/Travel Experience

National; International; Provincial/territorial; Long-haul

Personal Suitability Flexibility; Team player; Judgement; Reliability

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