Long Distance Truck Driver
Company
Freightmore Durban Pty Ltd
Location
Durban
Posted
9 days ago
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Job Description
THE FREIGHTMORE GROUP OF COMPANIES
Long Distance Driver - Durban
Requirements:
• Matric
• Preferably 2 official languages and well spoken
• Valid driver’s licence (Code 14 and PRDP ), License 2 years and older
• 3- 5 Years of driving experience as a Shunter/Long Distance driver
• Volvo and Scania experience is required
• No criminal record
• Neat and well-groomed (PPE must be clean and worn at all times)
Responsibilities:
• Maintain accurate logs of fuel and mileage, and maintain necessary documentation for cargo and hours of service.
• Coordinate with dispatchers, managers, and customers to provide accurate arrival times and report any delays or accidents.
• Transport cargo across long distances, often interstate, typically staying on the road for several days.
• Directing while reversing, ensuring it is safe to do so.
• Ensuring the cleanliness of the vehicle, both internally and externally.
• Ensuring all tools and equipment used are kept clean and stored as required.
• Reporting any losses, damages, and discrepancies about cargo, equipment, and paperwork.
• Greeting and interacting with clients in a polite and pleasant manner.
Pay: From R17 470,38 per month
Application Question(s):
• Do you reside close to Pinetown?
Work Location: In person
Long Distance Driver - Durban
Requirements:
• Matric
• Preferably 2 official languages and well spoken
• Valid driver’s licence (Code 14 and PRDP ), License 2 years and older
• 3- 5 Years of driving experience as a Shunter/Long Distance driver
• Volvo and Scania experience is required
• No criminal record
• Neat and well-groomed (PPE must be clean and worn at all times)
Responsibilities:
• Maintain accurate logs of fuel and mileage, and maintain necessary documentation for cargo and hours of service.
• Coordinate with dispatchers, managers, and customers to provide accurate arrival times and report any delays or accidents.
• Transport cargo across long distances, often interstate, typically staying on the road for several days.
• Directing while reversing, ensuring it is safe to do so.
• Ensuring the cleanliness of the vehicle, both internally and externally.
• Ensuring all tools and equipment used are kept clean and stored as required.
• Reporting any losses, damages, and discrepancies about cargo, equipment, and paperwork.
• Greeting and interacting with clients in a polite and pleasant manner.
Pay: From R17 470,38 per month
Application Question(s):
• Do you reside close to Pinetown?
Work Location: In person
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The Department of Employment and Labour sets the National Minimum Wage at R28.79 per hour for plumbers as of 1 March 2026. This applies to all Sectoral Determination 13 workers with overtime paid at 1.5 times the rate after 45 hours per week. Employers must display the wage schedule at every workplace.
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