About the job
Employer
Best Express Inc
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Tasks
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
Refrigerated
Communication systems experience
- Citizens band (CB) radio
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Trip recorder (on-board computer)
Security and safety
Valid passport
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
Own tools/equipment
Cellular phone
Personal suitability
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Employment terms options
Early morning
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
Employment terms options
- Evening
- Flexible hours
- Morning
- Night
- On call
- Day
- Weekend
- Overtime required
Workplace information
On the road job
Support for newcomers and refugees
Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
Support for youths
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
Support for Veterans
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
Support for Indigenous people
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers