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Long haul truck driver
Job in
Beechville, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listed on 2026-10-21
Listing for:
Laidlaw Carriers Van GP Inc
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-21
Job specializations:
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Transportation
Truck Driver, Transportation & Logistics, CDL, Freight
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Work Term:
Permanent - Work Language:
English - Hours:
40 to 50 hours per week - Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate - Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years 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
- 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
- Transport and handle dangerous goods Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- AZ class license
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or
A) Documentation knowledge - Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Dangerous goods occurrence reports
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Trans-border documentation
- Trip reports Type of trucking and equipment
- Tractor-trailer Communication systems experience
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Trip recorder (on-board computer) Transportation/travel experience
- International
- Long-haul Security and safety
- Valid passport
- Criminal record check
- 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
- Willing to travel internationally
- Willing to travel overnight Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Own tools/equipment
- Cellular phone
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Gloves Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
- Patience Screening questions
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting? Employment terms options
- Evening Employment terms options
- Night
- Day
- Weekend Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Mileage paid
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