Truck Driver

• Posted by : Transnet Freight Ltd.

 April 27, 2026 - October 27, 2026

• Job category : Driving

• Salary : $36.50 per hour / 35 hours per week

         

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee vehicle condition and perform preventive maintenance, brake adjustments, and minor emergency roadside repairs.
• Operate straight or articulated commercial trucks to transport goods and materials safely.
• Load and unload cargo, ensuring proper balance, tarping, and securement for safety.
• Plan and adjust routes using GPS and navigation systems to ensure timely deliveries while minimizing fuel consumption and emissions.
• Perform pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections of vehicles, including brakes, tires, lights, cold storage, and safety systems.
• Calculate costs of truck repairs and replacement parts when required.
• Record cargo details, hours of service, distance traveled, fuel usage, and delivery information accurately.
• Maintain driver logbooks, inspection reports, maintenance records, and trip reports in compliance with regulations.
• Communicate regularly with dispatch, customers, and team drivers using radios or mobile devices.
• Address customer questions, complaints, or concerns with professionalism and courtesy.
• Obtain special permits and required documentation for cross-border or international transport.
• Drive independently or as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods in compliance with safety and legal standards.
• Respond effectively to emergency situations such as breakdowns, accidents, or adverse weather conditions.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• Experience as an asset.
• Valid AZ Class license with a clean driving record; ability to provide driver’s abstract and criminal record check.
• Experience maintaining required documentation including driver logbooks, inspection reports (pre-trip, en route, post-trip), maintenance records, and trip reports.
• Proficient in using GPS and navigation systems for efficient route planning and on-time deliveries.
• Experience with local, long-haul, and provincial/territorial travel, with willingness to travel cross-border.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage a large workload in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• Physically capable of long hours of sitting and handling loads up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs). Organized, reliable, and hardworking, with a strong commitment to safety and professionalism.
• Strong communication skills in English are essential for understanding road signs, and regulations, and effectively communicating with others.

Location: 247 Summerlea Road, Brampton ON, L6T 4E1 (Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.)
Salary: $36.50 per hour / 35 hours per week
Overtime: 1.5 times the regular hourly wage after 44 hours per week
Vacation Pay: 4% of gross wages, paid on each pay period
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Number of Vacancies: 5

By email

jobsattransnet@gmail.com

By phone

647-328-2423 Between 10:00 AM and 06:00 PM