Go-Far Transport
Transportation
Lomng Haul Truck Driver
About This Role
Key Duties:
Operate and drive heavy trucks to transport goods over long distances.
Plan trip logistics and obtain required documentation for transporting goods.
Perform inspections:
Pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections of vehicle systems (tires, lights, brakes, cold storage, etc.).
Ensure cargo is secured properly per safety requirements.
Record and maintain logs:
Cargo information, hours of service, distance traveled, and fuel consumption.
Administer bills of lading and maintain log books (manually or electronically).
Communicate with dispatchers, drivers, and customers via on-board computers or communication devices.
Load and unload goods (as needed).
Obtain special permits for international routes.
Follow safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods.
Perform emergency roadside repairs .
Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy .
Requirements:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Entry Level / No experience required
English language proficiency
40-50 hours per week
Permanent, Full-time employment
50-75% overnight travel required
Work locations: Various locations in the Lower Mainland (Surrey, BC)
Employment groups encouraged: Youth, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada
Work schedule: Overtime, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Night, Flexible hours
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and drive heavy trucks to transport goods over long distances
- Plan trip logistics and obtain required documentation for transporting goods.
- Perform inspections:
- Pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections of vehicle systems (tires, lights, brakes, cold storage, etc.).
- Ensure cargo is secured properly per safety requirements.
- Record and maintain logs:
- Cargo information, hours of service, distance traveled, and fuel consumption.
- Administer bills of lading and maintain log books (manually or electronically).
- Communicate with dispatchers, drivers, and customers via on-board computers or communication devices.
- Load and unload goods (as needed).
- Obtain special permits for international routes.
- Follow safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods.
- Perform emergency roadside repairs .
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy .
Required Skills
- Class-1 BC Driving License or Equivalent for driving Commercial Heavy Truck
Qualifications
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Entry Level / No experience required
- English language proficiency
Benefits & Perks
- HEalth Benifit after completion probabtion, Assitanc ein relocation
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About Go-Far Transportation Ltd
Go Far Transport is equipped to move whatever you need. We offer less-than-truckload (LTL) shipment options along with full shipment services with our 53-foot trailers.
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