Flat bed Trailer Driver(Long Vehicle)

Job Summary

The Long Vehicle Driver is responsible for the safe, professional, and efficient long-distance transportation of heavy goods, raw materials, or finished products across regional and national road networks. This role demands expert maneuvering of heavy-duty articulated trucks, strict adherence to road traffic laws, and keeping strict delivery timelines.

Responsibilities

• Long-Distance Transport Operations
• Drive heavy-duty, multi-axle, and articulated trucks over long distances following designated routes.
• Navigate varying road conditions safely while hauling maximum capacity tonnage.
• Manage long driving shifts effectively by following mandatory rest intervals to prevent fatigue.
• Vehicle Care & Routine Inspections
• Conduct thorough daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections (checking tires, brake systems, fluids, couplers, lights, and air lines).
• Report any mechanical faults, wearing components, or unusual engine behaviors immediately to the Transport Manager.
• Keep the vehicle cabin clean and ensure the truck undergoes scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Cargo Management & Logistics Support
• Inspect cargo distribution before departure to ensure weight limits are legal and evenly balanced.
• Confirm that flatbeds, trailers, or containers are securely locked and strapped to avoid shifting during travel.
• Hand over delivery paperwork, waybills, and logbooks accurately at both loading points and drop-off hubs.
• Compliance & Road Safety
• Adhere strictly to the National Highway Code, speed limits, and heavy-vehicle traffic regulations.
• Comply with weighing station procedures at all designated checkpoints along transit corridors.
• Practice defensive driving techniques, maintaining high alert levels to protect company property and public road users.
• Requirement(s)
• Valid Ghana Driver’s License Class F (Heavy-Duty / Articulated vehicle classification).
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of active

Experience

• driving long-haul, heavy-duty commercial vehicles.
• Practical
• handling heavy Chinese-brand trucks (e.g., Howo, Shacman) is highly preferred.
• Zero tolerance for major traffic violations, reckless driving records, or recent commercial vehicle accidents.
• Excellent physical health and perfect distance vision, with the stamina required for extensive long-haul travel.
• Ability to read and write clearly, communicate effectively over phone/radio with dispatchers, and coordinate politely at delivery hubs.
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