Ancor Transport Ltd.

Class 1 - Long Haul Truck Driver

Long Haul

Job description

About Ancor Transport Ltd.: Here at Ancor Transport, we have over 16 years of experience in fleet management, port transportation, warehousing, and dry van transportation. We go above and beyond than your average trucking company by providing our clients with key details that will often go overlooked when it comes to transporting products and goods. We stand by our motto, “For All Your Transportation Needs.

Job requirements

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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

Experience: Experience an asset

Specific Skills: Perform preventive maintenance; Perform emergency roadside repairs; Pay and receive payments for goods; Perform brake adjustments; Load and unload goods; Drive lighter, special purpose trucks; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations; Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes; Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption; Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

Documentation Knowledge: Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Trans-border documentation; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook; Bill of lading

Communication Systems Experience: Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment; Trip recorder (on-board computer); Citizens band (CB) radio

Additional Skills: Address customers' complaints or concerns; Owner-operator business skills; Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques; Professionalism in customer service; Mountain driving expertise

Weight Handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Security and Safety: Bondable; Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Drug test; Criminal record check; Basic security clearance; Valid passport

Transportation/Travel Information: Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver's licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle; Willing to travel internationally

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting; Large workload; Overtime required

Work Location Information: Various locations

Type of Trucking and Equipment: Tractor-trailer; Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles); Refrigerated

Transportation/Travel Experience: Regional; National; International; Provincial/territorial; Long-haul

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