Overview
long haul driver Jobs in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada at Planet Express Transport Ltd
Title: long haul driver
Company: Planet Express Transport Ltd
Location: New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
- Address customers' complaints or concerns
- Professionalism in customer service
- 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 brake adjustments
- Perform emergency roadside repairs
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- Driver logbook
Transportation/travel experience
- International
- Long-haul
Additional information
Security and safety
- Valid passport
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
- Medical exam
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel cross-border
- Willing to travel for extended periods
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Sitting
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
Benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
