Truck drivers play a crucial role in the transportation industry in Canada. They are responsible for safely and efficiently transporting goods across various distances, delivering essential products to businesses and consumers. Truck driving is a challenging yet rewarding career that requires skill, responsibility, and adherence to transportation regulations.

Truck drivers in Canada operate commercial trucks, including tractor-trailers, delivery trucks, or specialized vehicles, depending on the nature of the job. Their primary responsibility is to safely transport goods from one location to another. This involves loading and unloading cargo, ensuring it is properly secured and protected during transit. They plan routes, navigate using GPS systems or maps, and follow traffic laws and safety protocols to ensure a high level of safety on the road.

Delivery Truck drivers are responsible for conducting pre-trip and post-trip inspections of their vehicles, reporting any mechanical issues, and ensuring that the vehicles are in proper working condition. They maintain accurate records of their driving hours, distance traveled, fuel consumption, and delivery documentation. Effective communication with dispatchers, warehouse personnel, and customers is crucial for coordinating pickups, deliveries, and any changes to the schedule.

Overview

Company: Onway Trucking

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or higher

Experience

Will train (but you must have drive before)

Responsibilities

Truck Drivers Tasks

• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Driver's License

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Driver's abstract

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability

Who can apply to this job?

Only apply to this job if:

• You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
• You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until: 2023-06-23