We, Canadian Prairie Transport Inc., are hiring Long Haul Truck Drivers

Unit 211 1021 Court Avenue Winnipeg MB R2P 1V7

Salary: $23.00 – $25.00/hourly (depending on experience) for 40-60 hours per week

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent, Overtime, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Night, Flexible hours, Part Time

Start Date: As soon as possible

Language: English

Positions Available: 08

Minimum Education: None

Credentials (certificates, licenses): Driver’s License (Class A or 1), Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Experience: Experience an asset. On job training will be provided

Job Location
All Over Canada & US with business address Unit 211 1021 Court Avenue Winnipeg MB R2P 1V7. Yard Address 85 Wheatfield Road Stony Mountain MB R0C 3A0

Job Duties

• Operate and drive the long-haul tractor-trailers to transport the freight to and from the destination in long haul
• Ensure cargo is secured properly in accordance with safety requirements and check on cargo at every stop during the long haul
• Follow all the safety procedure required to transport the goods
• Perform pre trip, en-route, and post trip vehicle inspection including the systems, cargo, tires, brake system etc
• Maneuver and Navigate the vehicle in any kind of weather condition and areas
• Administer bills and maintain the logbooks manually or computerized
• Make records of the cargo, the hours of services, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Communicate through the communication systems with the other drivers, dispatchers and customers
• Plan the trips accordingly and have all the necessary documents required for transportation
• Do emergency roadside repairs when necessary
• Drive single or as part of 2-person team as per company requirements

Employment Requirements

• Completion of Secondary school is desirable, not mandatory.
• Class A or 1 Driver’s License and Air brake endorsement are required
• 1-2 years’ experience is desirable. However, No experience is necessary. On the job training will be provided to hired candidates
• Proficiency to communicate in basic English
• Willing to travel across border, for extended periods, overnight and drive as a team
• Ability to communicate with dispatcher and other drivers using two-way radio, cellular phone
• Clean driving record

Benefits
We offer opportunities for training, incentives, and flexible work arrangements. We have latest equipment to make your job easier

On the Job Training
We have an On the job training program in place to train new Class AZ license holders

Flexible Hours

We would try to be as flexible as possible when it come to the work schedule for our truck drivers. We try our level best to offer you the maximum family time. We also welcome Part Timers.

Other
As per Manitoba Employment standards, 2 weeks of vacation per year or 4% vacation pay of the gross salary
As per Canada labour code for highway drivers, overtime rate of 1.5 times the regular is applicable after 60 hours per week

How to Apply
We strongly encourage Students, Youth, Visible minorities, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, seniors to apply. Willing candidates are requested to apply immediately by:

Email: cptransportjobs@gmail.com

Mail: 320 Woodbine Avenue Winnipeg MB R2V 4H4