Synergy Trucking Ltd.

Long Haul Truck Drivers

Long Haul

Job description

About Synergy: Strategically based in Vancouver, British Columbia with satellite offices located across North America; Synergy provides multi-modal freight transportation services and logistics solutions with a focus on customer service.  Our services include: carrier management, intermodal transportation services, brokerage, freight management, logistics planning and cost analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Perform preventive maintenance;
  • Load and unload goods;
  • 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;
  • 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
  • Weight Handling up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Education requirements:

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

Credentials (Certification and Licensing):

  • Driver's License (Class 1 or A);
  • Air Brakes Endorsement

Work Experience Requirements:

  • Must have international long haul experience.

Documentation Knowledge:

  • Accident or incident 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

Language Proficiency Requirements:

  • Must be able to communicate in English

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

  • Handling heavy loads;
  • Physically demanding

Security and Safety:

  • Driving record check (abstract);
  • Medical exam;
  • Drug test;
  • Criminal record check;
  • Valid passport

Type of Trucking and Equipment:

  • Refrigerated;
  • Dry bulk

To apply, you can all 8185-120 or visit us in person at Suite 201, 8185 120A Street, Surrey, BC V3W 3P2 Between 10:00 AM and 04:00 PM.

Notice: Inside Canada applicants only.  If you are an international truck driver, please contact us directly.

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