Job Order Detail

Description

We are seeking a highly capable long haul truck driver to deliver freight across the country. Your duties will include route planning, ensuring the safe and timeous delivery of our freight, and performing minor maintenance work on the truck. You are also required to maintain a detailed trip logbook.

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement





Long Haul Truck Driver Responsibilities:
Delivering freight over long distances across the country's road networks.
Planning routes efficiently and delivering freight on time.
Performing prescribed truck inspections before departure to ensure good running order.
Documenting the freight's condition before departure and inventorizing loads.
Securing the freight in place before departure and monitoring its safe distribution throughout the trip.
Supervising the loading and unloading of freight, and obtaining the client's signature on delivery.
Performing service checks on tire pressure, oil, and fluid levels, as well as minor repairs, when required.
Logging hours and distances driven, rest stop durations, as well as all fuel, repair, and toll expenses.
Communicating any delays due to road conditions, accidents, or breakdowns to dispatchers.
Complying with federal and state trucking rules and regulations, including mandatory rest periods and weight restrictions.