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Long Haul Truck Driver

Posted on May 17, 2026 by BRIDGE CONNECT

Brampton, Canada
N/A

Full Time

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 35 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Will train
Tasks
Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
Address customers' complaints or concerns
Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
Professionalism in customer service
Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
Load and unload goods
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
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
Documentation knowledge
Driver logbook
Type of trucking and equipment
Tractor-trailer
Security and safety
Basic security clearance
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail
Handling heavy loads
Large workload
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Sitting
Personal suitability
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Hardworking
Patience
Employment terms options
Early morning
Evening
Morning
Night
On call
Employment terms options
Day
Weekend
Overtime required