Long Haul Truck Driver

Roots Goods Carrier Ltd

Job Tittle: Long Haul Truck Driver

Job Location: Abbotsford, BC

Wage: $35.00/hr for 60 hours per week

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Minimum Education: High School

Positions Available: 20

Job Description:

Roots Goods Carrier Ltd is looking for Long Haul Truck Drivers to drive across US & Canada responsible for delivering raw materials and finished goods throughout the country in a safe and timely manner.

Job Duties:

• Operate and drive company truck to locations across Canada and the US, transporting goods and materials
• Perform pre-trip inspections of the truck, vehicle systems and equipment, brakes, tires, and lights
• Use GPS or maps to chart out the best route which is time and fuel efficient
• Oversee the condition of vehicle equipment, loading and unloading goods and ensuring the safe delivery of cargo
• Ensure that all documentation and permits are in order when driving US routes
• Ensure the accurate recording of cargo information, distance logs, fuel consumption and expenses into logbooks
• Ensure that any damaged products are reported and documented properly
• Able to coordinate with Dispatchers and other logistics professionals efficiently while planning and driving their routes
• May be required to drive as a part of a two-person team
• Loading and unloading of loads
• If necessary, perform emergency roadside repairs

Job Requirements:

• Completion of secondary school is required
• Must have Class 1 Driver License from BC or equivalent from another province with air brake endorsement
• Must be able to communicate in basic English
• No work experience required, on the job training will be provided. Any prior experience in commercial driving is an asset
• Must pass drug and alcohol test and have clean driving record
• Willing to submit to background/Drug checks

How to Apply:

If Eligible, please apply to this post with your resume through email: rootsgoodscarrier1@gmail.com