Long haul truck driver

Overview

Long haul truck driver Jobs in Dartmouth, Canada at Igloo transport

Title: Long haul truck driver

Company: Igloo transport

Location: Dartmouth, Canada

Category:

• Work Term:

  Permanent

• Work Language:

  English

• Hours:

  30 to 45 hours per week

• Education:

  Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

• Experience:

  5 years or more

Tasks

• Address customers’ complaints or concerns
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR) Certificate
• Driver’s License (Class 1 or

  A)

Documentation knowledge

• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Type of trucking and equipment

• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)

Food specialtiesTransportation/travel experienceSecurity and safetyTransportation/travel informationWork conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipmentPersonal suitabilityScreening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms optionsGreen job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Workplace informationFinancial benefitsOther benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)