Job description:
Long Haul Truck Driver- TRANSPORT ON TIME
Job details
Location: Halton Hills, ON L0P 1E0
Work location: On site
Salary: 36.00 to 38.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 35.00 to 40.00 hours per week
Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
Start Date: Starts as soon as possible
Vacancies: 3 vacancies
Job Requirements
Languages: English
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
On road: Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Tasks
- Operate and drive tractor- trailer as part of a two-driver team to transport goods and materials across long-haul and cross-border routes.
- Share driving responsibilities with co-driver in compliance with Hours of Service (HOS) regulations to ensure continuous and efficient transportation.
- Coordinate with team driver to plan routes, rest periods, fuel stops, and delivery schedules.
- Load and unload goods at various shipper and receiver locations, ensuring proper handling and safety of cargo.
- Properly secure freight, including hazardous materials and general commodities, in accordance with safety regulations.
- Monitor and maintain reefer (refrigerated trailer) temperature settings for temperature-sensitive goods, including fresh produce and perishable items.
- Perform pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections jointly with co-driver, including checking tires, lights, brakes, and refrigeration systems.
- Oversee overall vehicle condition and ensure compliance with safety and maintenance standards.
- Perform basic roadside repairs and coordinate with maintenance teams for major issues.
- Maintain accurate records of cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled, and fuel consumption using electronic logging devices (ELD).
- Communicate with dispatch regarding trip status, delays, and delivery updates.
- Ensure compliance with all transportation, safety, and regulatory requirements during operations.
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
Transportation/travel experience
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Physically demanding
- Sitting
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
How to apply
By email
jobattransportontime@gmail.com
In person
16682 STEELES AVENUE
HALTON HILLS, ON
L0P 1E0
Between 09:00 AM and 04:00 PM
(Tuesday to Thursday)
