AZ Truck Driver

Canada Cartage Group; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Canada Cartage Group is seeking dependable AZ drivers to join our transportation team on local Cornwall routes. The role involves safely operating company vehicles, completing deliveries and pickups, and maintaining accurate logs and paperwork.

The position offers days and evenings shifts Monday to Friday with weekend work as needed, a strong safety culture, and opportunities to advance within a century-old logistics provider.

Qualifications

• Valid AZ driver's license.
• Bondable and legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Clean CVOR and driver’s abstract.
• Verifiable recent commercial driving experience (within the past 3 months to 1 year).
• Strong understanding of road safety regulations, hours of service, and load securement.
• Experience operating commercial vehicles in winter driving conditions.
• Ability to accurately complete eLogs, vehicle inspections, and delivery documentation.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs as required.
• Strong customer service and communication skills with a professional, safety-focused approach.
• Minimum 2 years of verifiable AZ driving experience.
• Strong knowledge of Cornwall and surrounding areas.
• LTL experience is an asset.
• Ability to safely perform hand-bombing, including manual loading and unloading of freight.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate company vehicles to transport freight across city/local routes.
• Complete deliveries and pickups to customer locations within Cornwall in a safe, timely, and professional manner.
• Operate dry van equipment in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Secure freight using appropriate equipment such as straps, chains, and load bars, ensuring compliance with load-securement standards.
• Transport general freight in accordance with safety and regulatory guidelines.
• Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections of the vehicle, including checking tires, brakes, lights, and cargo securement; report issues promptly.
• Accurately complete all required documentation, including e-logs, inspection reports, delivery paperwork, and incident reports.
• Maintain compliance with hours-of-service regulations, safety policies, and company procedures.
• Maintain flexibility to meet operational and customer demands, including variable schedules, overtime, weekends, or overnight runs as required.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Safety-focused

Job description

Delivery Area: Local surrounding areas into Quebec

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift Schedule: Days and Evenings Monday to Friday weekend as needed

We are seeking dependable, safety-focused, and customer-oriented drivers to join our growing transportation team. This role is ideal for professionals who take pride in their work, consistently deliver high-quality service, and can operate safely and professionally in a fast-paced environment while representing the company.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, and women.

Responsibilities:

• Safely operate company vehicles to transport freight across city/local routes
• Complete deliveries and pickups to customer locations within Cornwall in a safe, timely, and professional manner
• Operate dry van equipment in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Secure freight using appropriate equipment such as straps, chains, and load bars, ensuring compliance with load-securement standards
• Transport general freight in accordance with safety and regulatory guidelines
• Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections of the vehicle, including checking tires, brakes, lights, and cargo securement; promptly report any issues to the maintenance department for timely repairs.
• Accurately complete all required documentation, including e-logs, inspection reports, delivery paperwork, and incident reports
• Maintain compliance with hours-of-service regulations, safety policies, and company procedures
• Maintain flexibility to meet operational and customer demands, including variable schedules, overtime, weekends, or overnight runs as required

Core Requirements

• Valid AZ driver's license
• Bondable and legally eligible to work in Canada
• Clean CVOR and driver’s abstract
• Verifiable recent commercial driving experience (within the past 3 months to 1 year)
• Strong understanding of road safety regulations, hours of service, and load securement
• Experience operating commercial vehicles in winter driving conditions
• Ability to accurately complete eLogs, vehicle inspection reports, and delivery documentation
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs as required
• Strong customer service and communication skills with a professional, safety-focused approach

Role-Specific Requirements

• Minimum2Years of verifiable AZ driving experience
• Strong knowledge of Cornwall and surrounding areas
• LTL experience is an asset
• Ability to safely perform hand-bombing, including manual loading and unloading of freight, as required

Why Work for Canada Cartage?

With over 100 years of experience, Canada Cartage is a trusted leader in transportation and logistics across Canada. Our success is powered by our people—we are committed to building a strong, inclusive, and engaging workplace culture where employees feel valued, heard, and supported to grow. Guided by strong values and a focus on safety, innovation, and excellence, we partner with top Canadian brands to deliver dependable service every day.

We offer ongoing training, dedicated or well-maintained equipment, and opportunities for long-term career growth within our organization.

Proudly recognized as a Top Fleet Employer and one of Forbes’ Canada’s Best Employers.