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Job summary:

Flying Horse Logistics Inc. is a Abbotsford, B.C. based company that offers a transportation and logistics service to our clients to meet their business needs. Flying Horse can Quickly and efficiently move any package, pale􀁚 or truckload across Canada and the U.S.A. Our fleet consists of long-haul tractors with 53' Air-Ride logistics trailers. Our professional drivers and staff are visible reminders to our commitments of providing an excellence and dependable service of truckload shipments.

Job description:

Skills

• Load securement (tarping, tie-downs, Cargo placement and restraints, etc.)
• Load securement as per National Safety Code Standard 10 or North American Cargo Securement Standard
• Perform pre-trip, en-route, post-trip inspections and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Complete Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports or Electronics DVIRs
• Perform Preventative Maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled, fuel consumption
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform brake adjustments
• 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
• Ensure 100% compliance with Safety regulations
• Professional communication with customers
• Handle freight and Freight documents
• Pickup and delivery of freight in a safe and efficient manner
• Perform all other duties as requested
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods (if required)
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes

Document Knowledge:

• Trip Reports
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports – DVIRs (Pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Driver Logbook
• Bill of Lading

Additional Skills

• Address customers complains or concerns
• Owner Operator business skills
• Professionalism in customer Service

Weight Handling

• Able to lift 20 Kg (45 lbs)

Own Tools/Equipment

• Cellphone
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hi-Vis Coveralls

Work Conditions and Physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Sitting for long hours

Work Location

•  Various locations as required

Communication Systems Experience

• Operate Global Positioning System (GPS) and other navigation equipment

Security and Safety

• Safe driving record (Commercial Drivers Abstract with no more than 3 demerit points in last 5 years)
• Criminal Record Check from appropriate authorities
• Driver’s validity license check
• Drug Test
• Valid Passport
• Basic Security clearance

Transportation/Travel Information

• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Valid driver’s license
• Willing to travel overnight

Credential/Certificates/Licenses:

• Class 1 or A Driver’s License, Air Brake Endorsement

Experience: 

• No Experience required

Full Time Employment:

• Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Overtime

Personal Suitability

• Effective Interpersonal Skills
• Flexibility
• Team Player
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Organized

Miscellaneous:

• You must be able to obtain appropriate Transportation of Dangerous Goods certificate within 1 month of starting a job or before transportation of your first dangerous goods load. Employer will arrange and pay for this certificate.
• Employer will fully fund mandatory courses (i.e. Transportation of Dangerous Good -TDG) as required by employer. A prior approval from employer will be required before taking these courses
• Employer will reimburse Class-1 Drivers Training program costs up to a maximum CAD$2000. This training program must result in an employee receiving Class 1 License with Air Brakes endorsement issued by a competent authority. $2000 will be reimbursed after 1-year of continuous employment.
• Bonus will be paid on safe driving and mileage.