Job in Canada: Truck driver Needed to work in Canada by R Gill Corporation – Visa Sponsorship

Key Responsibilities:

• Transport Goods: Safely drive trucks to deliver goods to customers and distribution centers.
• Route Planning: Plan and follow efficient routes to minimize delays and optimize fuel consumption.
• Vehicle Maintenance: Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and perform routine maintenance to ensure the vehicle is in good working condition.
• Compliance: Adhere to all local, state, and federal transportation laws and regulations.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate logs of hours driven, mileage, and deliveries using electronic logging devices (ELDs) or paper logs.
• Customer Service: Communicate effectively with clients and provide excellent service during deliveries.
• Load and Unload: Assist with loading and unloading cargo as needed, ensuring proper handling and securing of goods

Tasks

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• Load and unload goods
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Qualifications:

• Experience: Previous truck driving experience preferred; knowledge of routes and geographical areas is a plus.
• Licenses: Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a clean driving record.
• Skills: Strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Physical Fitness: Ability to lift heavy loads and handle physically demanding tasks.
• Safety Focus: Commitment to following safety protocols and regulations.

Work Conditions:

• Long hours, including nights and weekends, may be required.
• Travel may involve extended periods away from home.

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver’s validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight