Job Description

Company Operating Name: 11043277 Canada Inc. DBA The North Transportation

Address: 31 Tupling Street, Bradford, Ontario, L3Z 0W8, Canada

Email: safety@thenorthtrans.com

Website: https://www.thenorthtrans.com/

Phone Number: 416-418-4875

Job Title: Transport Truck Driver

Terms of Employment: Full-Time, Permanent

Wage: $26.00/hr

Language of Work: English

About ‘The North Transportation’:

The North Transportation provides widespread options to serve all business needs. Specializing in “On Time” delivery, from construction jobsites to brick-and-mortar retail stores. Our focus is building solutions tailored for our customers.

We run truckload and LTL coast to coast across North America and have been voted by the Truckload Carrier Association as the Best Fleets to Drive for and Top Fleet Employers awards for the past 5 years by our drivers.

At this time, The North Transportation, is looking to hire an experienced Transport Truck Driver. The role of a Transport Truck Driver is crucial to the smooth operation of our services. We are seeking an individual who has the ability to operate a long-haul transport truck, ensure cargo is received accurately, and timely.

Job Description:

A Transport Truck Driver will be responsible for driving tractor-trailers to transport freight. Long-haul truck drivers will be operating heavy trucks over urban, interurban, and provincial routes in Canada.

Responsibilities:

• Operate and drive tractor trailers to transport goods and materials over long distances.
• Ensure freight is secured accurately in accordance with safety requirements.
• Record information such as hours of service, expenses, distance travelled, and fuel consumption.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspection of truck systems, accessories, and equipment as well as perform preventative maintenance.
• Maintaining responsibility for assuring safety by completing pre-trip inspections, trip planning, and following proper procedures when performing unloads. Report vehicle defects maintenance requirements.
• Plan trip administration and acquire any required documentation or information to transport goods.
• Communicate with dispatcher, other drivers, and customers effectively. As well as address customers’ complaints or concerns.
• Follow all safety procedures for transporting and securing any hazardous or dangerous goods.

Requirements:

• 13+ years of experience.
• Class A Driver’s Licence/Commercial Driver’s Licence.
• Clear driving record.
• Knowledge in safely operating and maintaining various types of dangerous goods.
• Knowledge and experience in operating large trucks and tractor-trailers.

Skills

• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to manage stressful situations.
• Ability to handle heavy loads, sit for long periods during transit, and handle large workloads.
• Effective reliability and dependability skills.
• Effective quick thinking and patience skills.
• Exceptional time management skills and ability to meet delivery deadlines.
• Exceptional Navigation skills.
• Exceptional written & oral communication skills to convey information promptly & provide adequate and professional customer service.
• Exceptional organizational skills in order to log miles, addresses, trip planning, fuel expenses, and more.

Benefits:

• Disability Benefits 
• Bonus
• Maternity or Parental Benefits
• Learning/Training Paid by Employer
• Mileage Paid

By applying to this position, you are confirming that you possess either a Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Resident Status, or a valid Work Permit. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your application.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to safety@thenorthtrans.com.

Thank you for your interest. Please note that only the candidates selected for the interview will be contacted.