About C. Sanghera Transport Ltd.: Based in British Columbia, C. Sanghera Transport LTD. (CST) Transport for over 15 years built it's name on the safe and professional pick up delivery of dry goods to and from within Canada, as well as across the border into the United States.
Our border certifications help ensure our trucks can cross the border safely and quickly.
For years we have been customizing our transportation services to suit the needs of our customers. We know that flexibility is important, as is the excellent service in the transport and handling of dry goods.
Job requirements:
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience an asset
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Air Brakes Endorsement
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
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
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
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Cellular phone
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
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
Personal Suitability
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Team player
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Organized
To apply, email csanghera.careers@gmail.com with your detail CV or Resume.
Notice: Inside Canada applicants only. If you are an international truck driver, please contact us directly.
