Long Haul Truck Driver

About the role

Blue Horse Trucking is seeking a reliable long haul truck driver to transport goods across distances from Edmonton and beyond. The role involves operating straight or articulated trucks, ensuring cargo safety, and maintaining vehicle condition.

Key responsibilities

• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold‑storage equipment and perform brake adjustments.
• Carry out emergency roadside repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Conduct pre‑trip, en‑route and post‑trip inspections and record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• Tarp and secure cargo to ensure safety and security.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods.
• Communicate with central dispatch and relay information.

Required profile

• Secondary school graduation certificate.
• 1–2 years of experience as a truck driver.
• Valid Class 1 (or A) driver’s licence with Air‑Brake (Z) endorsement.
• Ability to handle heavy loads up to 23 kg (50 lb) and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Attention to detail and capacity to manage a large workload.

Required skills

• Operation of straight and articulated trucks.
• Air‑Brake (Z) endorsement.
• Knowledge of transportation documentation such as bill of lading, driver logbook and inspection reports.