Long haul truck driver

McConnell Transport
Jacksonville, NB
Posted today
Job Details:
$62,000 - $82,000 / year
Full-time
Experienced
Benefits:
Health Insurance
Life Insurance

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Join Our Team as a Long Haul Truck Driver!

Company: McConnell Transport

Location: Jacksonville, NB

Job Category: Transportation

About the Job

Are you ready to hit the open road and embark on an exciting career as a Long Haul Truck Driver? At McConnell Transport, we are looking for dedicated individuals who are passionate about driving and delivering exceptional service. This is a permanent position with the opportunity to work 40 to 60 hours per week, where you will be an integral part of our transportation team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and adjust routes using GPS and other navigation devices to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
  • Provide professionalism in customer service while driving as part of a two-person team or convoy.
  • Obtain special permits and documents required for transporting cargo on international routes.
  • Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
  • Oversee vehicle condition and perform inspections on tires, lights, brakes, and cold storage equipment.
  • Conduct pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections, ensuring all aspects of the vehicle are in order.
  • Communicate effectively with central dispatch and record cargo information, hours of service, distance traveled, and fuel consumption.

Requirements

  • Employment Duration: Permanent
  • Language: English
  • Education: No degree, certificate, or diploma required
  • Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years in a similar role
  • Work Setting: Various locations

Certificates and Licenses

  • AZ class license
  • Air Brakes Endorsement
  • Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi-trailer trucks)
  • Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) Certificate
  • 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)
  • Trans-border documentation
  • Trip reports

Transportation/Travel Information

  • Willing to travel cross-border and for extended periods
  • Valid driver's license and passport
  • Willing to travel overnight

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

  • Attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tasks
  • Ability to sit for extended periods
  • Weight handling up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal Suitability

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Flexibility, judgment, and organizational skills
  • Reliability and a strong team player attitude
  • Hardworking and dedicated to safety

Health and Financial Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care plan, including dental and vision care benefits
  • Group insurance and life insurance
  • Mileage paid and travel insurance

Salary

Annual salary ranges from $62,000.00 to $82,000.00 (to be negotiated).

If you are ready to take the next step in your driving career with McConnell Transport, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.

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