short haul truck driver

short haul truck driver


Company
Paramount Pathways
Location
Mississauga, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Via
via Job Bank

Job Description
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. 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 brake adjustments. Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle. Receive and relay information to central dispatch. Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption. Transport and handle dangerous goods. Documentation knowledge: Bill of lading. Driver logbook. Trip reports. Communication systems experience: Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment. Transportation/travel experience: Local. Provincial/territorial. Short-haul. Security and safety: Valid passport. Criminal record check. Driver's validity licence check. Driving record check (abstract). Drug test. Medical exam. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Willing to travel cross-border. Willing to travel internationally. Willing to travel overnight. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Sitting. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Judgement. Reliability. Team player. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Morning. Night. Experience: Will train. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Other benefits: Travel insurance. Support for newcomers and refugees: Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.). Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) . Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition. Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth. Support for Indigenous people: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers . Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations . Supports for visible minorities: Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.). Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees. Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Driver Jobs

Q What is the federal minimum wage for interprovincial truck driver jobs in Canada as of 2026?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, the minimum wage for drivers in federally regulated sectors is $18.50 per hour effective January 1 2026. Overtime pay at 1.5 times the rate applies after 8 hours daily or 40 hours weekly under the Canada Labour Code. This rate covers interprovincial trucking operations across provinces.
Q How many hours can a commercial driver legally work per week in Canada before mandatory rest in 2026?
As per Transport Canada, commercial drivers may work a maximum of 70 hours in any 7 consecutive days under the Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulations. Drivers must take 10 hours of off-duty time including 8 consecutive hours in a sleeper berth or rest facility. Electronic logging devices must record all cycles starting April 2026.
Q What Class of licence and medical certificate are required to apply for long-haul driver jobs in Canada?
As per provincial ministries of transportation, applicants need a valid Class 1 licence with air brake endorsement and a current medical certificate renewed every 5 years for drivers under age 65. A clean driving abstract from the last 3 years and completion of the mandatory entry-level training program are also required before hiring.
Q Which documents are needed to apply for a work permit as a foreign truck driver in Canada for 2026?
As per Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada, foreign drivers require a valid job offer from a Canadian employer, an LMIA or exemption proof, a valid Class 1 licence from their home country, and a medical exam completed within the last 12 months. Applications must be submitted online with proof of ties to the home country by December 2026 deadlines.
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