Truck driver

ABC FREIGHT LINES INC., situated at 5741 DATSUN ROAD, Mississauga, ON L4W 1V8, is currently looking for applications for the role of a Truck driver who is a self‑motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate must start work promptly. The available positions are for Permanent employment or full‑time jobs. The shift times for this position are Morning, Day, Evening and Weekend.

Employer Name:  ABC FREIGHT LINES INC
Position:  Truck driver
No. of vacancies:  1
Salary:  $36.50 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week

Employment type:

Permanent employment, Full-time

Location:

5741 DATSUN ROAD, Mississauga, ON L4W 1V8

The candidate must have mountain driving experience.

The candidate must arrange travel, related itineraries, and make reservations.

The candidate must drive as part of a two‑person team or convoy.

The candidate must drive lighter, special‑purpose trucks.

The candidate must load and unload goods.

The candidate must operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.

The candidate must inspect the vehicle’s condition, including the brakes, tires, lights, and other essential components.

The candidate must pay for and receive payments for goods.

The candidate must perform brake adjustments.

The candidate must be able to perform emergency roadside repairs.

The candidate will be responsible for performing pre‑trip, en route, and post‑trip inspections, as well as overseeing all vehicle aspects.

The candidate must perform preventive maintenance.

The candidate will be responsible for receiving and relaying information to central dispatch.

The candidate will be responsible for recording cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.

The candidate will be responsible for tarping and ensuring cargo safety and security.

Job Requirements

The candidate should be fluent in the English language.

The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high school) graduation.

A candidate with experience is an asset.

The candidate must have an AZ class license.

The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.

The candidate should be organized and flexible.

The candidate should have good judgmental skills.

The candidate should be reliable.

The candidate should be a good team player.

Documentation knowledge

The candidate must be knowledgeable about accident or incident reports, bill of lading, dangerous goods occurrence reports, driver logbooks, inspection reports (pre‑trip, en‑route, and post‑trip), maintenance and repair reports and trip reports.

Type of trucking and equipment

The candidate must have experience operating straight trucks (4,600 kg / 10,000 lbs or more with 3+ axles) and tractor‑trailers.

The candidate will be responsible for operating the GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigational equipment.

Transportation/travel experience

The candidate must have transportation and travel experience at international, national, provincial/territorial, and local levels.

The candidate must have both long‑haul and short‑haul travel experience.

Security and safety

The candidate must undergo a basic security clearance, a driver’s licence validity check, and a driving record check (abstract).

Transportation/travel information

The candidate must be willing to travel across borders.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

The candidate should have an eye for detail.

The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.

The candidate must manage a large workload.

Own tools/equipment

The candidate must have steel‑toed safety boots.

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