Long Haul Truck Driver

Employment Information

  • Post ID: 555568089
  • Posted Date: Aug 29, 2024
  • Closing Date: Oct 23, 2024
  • Company: Brar Freight Ways Ltd
  • Category: Transportation & Logistics
  • Business Location:60 RED EMBERS COMMON NE, Calgary, Alberta T3N 1L1
  • Total Views: 216
  • Duration: 13 calendar days (10 business days)
  • Last Updated: 2 weeks ago
  • Job URL: https://tribaljobs.ca/jobs/555568089/alberta/calgary/long-haul-truck-driver/
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Job Details

  • Experience: Not required
  • Opening Positions: 4
  • Remuneration: $30.00 per hour / 40 hours per week
  • Commencement Date: As soon as possible
  • Education: High school graduation certificate
  • How to apply: email to [email protected]

Job Description

Tasks

  • Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
  • Load and unload goods
  • 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
  • Perform preventive maintenance
  • Receive and relay information to central dispatch
  • Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

  • Accident or incident reports
  • Bill of lading
  • Driver logbook
  • Maintenance and repair reports
  • Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

  • Flatbed
  • Refrigerated
  • Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

  • Citizens band (CB) radio
  • Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

  • Long-haul
  • National
  • Provincial/territorial
  • Regional

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)