Long haul truck driver

 
 

Posted by:
Red River Transport 

Job Category:
Driving 

Job Location:
Brampton - ON, Ontario, CANADA

Vacancies: 3 Vacancies 


 

Job # : 4454983


Target groups:
Newcomers in Canada 

Posted date: August 18, 2026 

Expire after: 24 days 

Web Site:

 

Job detail


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Job details:

  • Location: Brampton, ONL6P 0H8
  • Work location: On the road
  • Salary: 37.00 hourly / 50 to 60 hours per week
  • Terms of employment: Permanent employmentFull time
  • Starts: as soon as possible
  • Benefits: Other benefits
  • vacancies: 3 vacancies

 

Overview:

Languages:

English

Education:

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years

On the road:

 Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Green job:

 The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Work setting:

  • Various locations

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
  • 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
  • Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses: 

  • AZ class license
  • Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Experience and specialization:

Documentation knowledge:

  • Bill of lading
  • Driver logbook
  • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
  • Trans-border documentation

Type of trucking and equipment:

  • Refrigerated
  • Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience:

  • Long-haul

Additional information:

Security and safety

  • Valid passport
  • Criminal record check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Drug test

Transportation/travel information:

  • Valid driver's licence
  • Willing to travel cross-border

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

  • Sitting

Weight handling:

  • Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Own tools/equipment:

  • Cellular phone

Personal suitability:

  • Team player
  • Patience

Benefits

Other benefits:

  • Free parking available

Employment groups: 

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities:
  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees:
  • Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Veterans
  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
Support for Indigenous people:
  • Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers:
  • Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
Supports for visible minorities:
  • Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

  • a Canadian citizen
  • a permanent resident of Canada
  • a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

 

How to apply:

Direct Apply:

By Direct Apply

 

Additional ways to apply:
 

 By phone:

647-929-1239 Between 11:00 AM and 04:00 PM

By mail:

25 RUNNYMEDE CRESBRAMPTON, ONL6R 0L2

What you must include in your application:

  • Cover letter
  • Answers to the following screening questions:
    • Do you have experience working in this field?