Long Haul Truck Driver

Job Description

Title:
Long haul truck driver

Terms of Employment:
Permanent, Full Time, Overtime, Weekend, Day, Night, Evening

Salary:
$36.60 hourly for 32-40 hours per week. Overtime after 60 hours a week

**Travel expenses covered.

Anticipated Start Date (at the latest in 3 months):
As soon as possible

Number of vacancies: 10

Skill Requirements:

Education:
Not required

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.):
Driver's Licence (Class 1 or A), Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Experience:
No Experience required, paid on job training will be provided.

Languages:
Basic English

Type of Travel:
Long-haul, Provincial/territorial, International

Specific Skills:

·         Operate and drive trucks to transport goods and materials

·         Plan trip logistics and prepare documentation for transportation of goods and record trip details

·         Perform pre-inspection, in route and post-inspection of vehicle including lights, brakes, tires etc.

·         Ensure cargo is secured properly in accordance with safety requirements

·         Communicate with dispatcher and other drivers using cell phones

·         Ensuring safety and security of cargo

·         Receive and relay information to central dispatcher

·         Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, and other equipment

Security and Safety: Basic security clearance, Criminal record check, Driving record check (abstract), Medical exam, Drug test

Transportation/Travel Information:
Willing to travel cross-border, willing to travel for extended periods, willing to travel overnight, valid driver's licence

Work Location Information:
Various locations across Canada & the USA (Driving to the USA is subject to a valid B1/B2 visa and/or non-visa requiring citizens)

Essential Skills:
Working with others, Problem solving, Job task planning and organizing, significant use of memory

Other:
Candidate must be legally entitled to work in Canada and must be willing to drive long haul trucks as a two-person team. Basic English is required to understand road signs and fill logbook.

Office Address:

#310 – 6678 152 Street Surrey, BC V3S 7J2

Yard Address:

15832 Colebrook Road Surrey, BC V3S 0L2

Employer:

Fast Freight Transport Ltd.

How to Apply:

By Email: fastfreighttransport@yahoo.com