Long Distance Driver Company – Allied Van Lines Network

Department: Winnipeg Moving & Storage

Location: Winnipeg, Brandon, Thunder Bay 

Reports To: Long Distance Operations Manager

Salary Range: $55, 000 to $80, 000

Summary: A long distance driver is responsible for the loading, transporting and unloading of household goods through Canadian locations by providing friendly and helpful service to customers. Drivers are generally responsible for arranging labour to assist with the loading and unloading, padding of furniture, use of proper household protection, and for claim prevention. Drivers must also complete all necessary paperwork as required for this position. This includes driver logs, bills of lading and inventory summaries, etc.

Responsibilities

• Co-operate with all customers to maintain a high level of customer service.
• Communicate consistently with central dispatch keeping them update on all activities.
• Safely operate truck and trailer across the service network.
• Perform routine (pre and post) checks of all truck and trailers
• Complete all necessary shipping documents, bills of lading, driver logs, inventory summaries, etc.
• Manage and mitigate risk of claims.
• Coordination of qualified labour to assist with loading and unloading.
• Abide by government policy when providing transportation of government orders.
• Support all health & safety initiatives for the safety of all drivers, customers and other terminal employees. Drivers are also required to follow all safety policies and procedures including the incident reporting system.

Desired Skills

• Drivers must be physically fit to handle household goods. Typically up to 200 LBS using dollies, straps, etc. Drivers must also have experience using moving equipment such as (dollies, straps, etc.) Long periods of sitting is also required while driving on the highway as the position drives long distances (3000+miles) to perform loads and unloads.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, ability to perform physical requirements of this type of work. Valid Class 1/AZ Driver’s License with air brake endorsement in good standing. Experience with all types of pickup and delivery activities. Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision. Ideally 3 year’s minimum of household experience in the moving industry. Must be comfortable driving at night and in all regions of Canada.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Steady, year round work
• Extended Health Care Benefits
• Profit Sharing
• Annual Cost of Living Increases
• Per-diem

Hours

40+ hours per week