Cross Border Heavy Haul Driver

Description

• Follow all applicable traffic laws.
• Inspect trailer before and after the trip, and record any defects found.
• Loading, transporting, and offloading of various commodities of freight.
• Report to a dispatcher any incidents encountered on the road.
• Keep an electronic logbook of all activities.
• Operate from standard double-drops to RGN double-drops to multi-axle flatbeds and step decks.
• Operate in a safe and timely manner under the rules of permit all applications of heavy haul and corresponding freight movements.
• Keep their truck and associated equipment clean and in good working order.
• Use technology to map routes, deliver/pickup/track shipments & communicate universally.
• Ensure documents are delivered, entered accurately and turned in accordingly.
• Report serious mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel.
• Driving long distances throughout Canada and the United States.
• Load & unload deliveries through a variety of mechanisms & delivery assistance devices.

Requirements

• Ability to lift 50-75 pounds
• 3-5 years’ cross border experience with specialized permitted loads
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Performing all customer tasks in a polite, resourceful and professional manner with professionalism and overall excellent customer service throughout the process.
• Professional/mature demeanor under stressful situations
• Travel required throughout Canada and the United States.
• Strong work ethic
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to perform routine vehicle maintenance
• Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques
• Knowledge of transport laws
• Utilization of electronic logbook
• Demonstrated organizational skills with strong oral and written communication abilities
• Manual dexterity required to computer equipment
• Class 1 driver's license
• Operate heavy and over dimensional loads moved on multi-axle trailers, which are available in combinations of decks, axles and spacing. Be proficient in the operation of trucking related requirements when under permit and procedures and expectations of both Canadian rules as well as the USA in regard to the following circumstances: Length, Width, Height/Weight, Special Care Instructions and Value of Goods.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance