Long-Haul Truck Driver

Velocity Transport

Location: 285 Main Street North, Acton, ON

Salary: $36.00 to $36.50 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 40 hours per week

Full-time

Starts as soon as possible

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience Will train

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities:

Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions

Address customers' complaints or concerns

Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy

Drive lighter, special-purpose trucks

Load and unload goods

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

Pay and receive payments for goods

Perform brake adjustments

Perform emergency roadside repairs

Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections and oversee all aspects of the vehicle.

Perform preventive maintenance

Receive and relay information to central dispatch

Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licenses, memberships, and courses

AZ class license

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

Accident or incident reports

Bill of lading

Dangerous goods occurrence reports

Driver logbook

Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Maintenance and repair reports

Trans-border documentation

Trip reports

Communication systems experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Additional information

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Driving record check (abstract)

Until: 2025-10-20

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Email: hr.velocitytransport@outlook.com