🚛 Line Haul Driver (Code 14 + PDP) – Bloemfontein, Free State

📍 Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
🏢 Company: Pepkor Lifestyle – Skooch Division
🗓️ Posted: 26 June 2025 | 💼 Job Type: Permanent
🔧 Industry: Logistics | Freight | FMCG

📝 Job Summary

Pepkor Lifestyle’s Skooch division in Bloemfontein is hiring a Line Haul Driver with a valid Code 14 licence and PDP. This role is ideal for a long-distance truck driver who values road safety, time management, and professional delivery standards.

🚚 Key Responsibilities

• Operate heavy-duty trucks to transport goods between depots, hubs, and distribution centres

• Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections

• Ensure cargo is properly secured to prevent damage or shifting

• Keep accurate logs of working hours, mileage, and load records using ELDs (electronic logging devices)

• Follow all traffic laws, safety regulations, and internal company procedures

• Report vehicle faults, delays, or road incidents immediately

• Conduct basic truck maintenance where necessary

• Uphold excellent customer service when dealing with clients and receiving/delivery sites

✅ Minimum Requirements

• Valid Code 14 Driver’s Licence

• Valid Professional Driving Permit (PDP)

• Minimum of 3 years’ long-distance or regional driving experience

• Clean driving record (no major traffic violations)

• Able to use GPS and digital logging tools

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

• Physically fit and capable of securing or assisting with freight

➕ Advantageous

• Experience with trailers or interlink trucks

• Mechanical aptitude for minor troubleshooting on the road

• Previous experience in FMCG, transport, or supply chain industries

⏰ Working Environment

• Long-haul transport, with overnight stays and flexible hours

• Includes weekend, night, and public holiday driving

• Driving through various terrain and weather conditions

📬 How to Apply

Submit your CV before the closing date. Be sure to clearly indicate the position: “Line Haul Driver – Bloemfontein”.

⚖️ Employment Equity

Pepkor Lifestyle supports the principles of the Employment Equity Act and encourages applications from designated groups.