Class 1 Driver (Long Haul)

Armour Transportation Systems; Sydney; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Referral Bonus

Year-round work

Modern equipment

Job summary

Armour Transportation Systems is hiring Professional Class 1 Drivers for the Hillman’s Fleet to handle long-haul, year-round work across Newfoundland and Atlantic Canada. You’ll drive an Armour-branded tractor and help ensure on-time refrigerated deliveries to dedicated customers.

Requirements include a valid Class 1 CDL, clean driving record and background check, 2+ years of tractor-trailer experience, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 CDL required.
• Clean driving record and criminal background check.
• Minimum 2 years tractor-trailer driving experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work long-haul routes with year-round miles.

Responsibilities

• Operate an Armour-branded tractor trailer.
• Transport refrigerated freight to Newfoundland and dedicated customers.
• Complete long-haul routes with consistent freight.
• Ensure safe, on-time deliveries.
• Enjoy steady, year-round work with reliable miles.

Skills

Valid Class 1 CDL

Clean driver's abstract

Criminal record check

Job description

Description

Class 1 Drivers – Hillman's Fleet

New Higher Pay Rates! Start at 52¢/Mile & Earn Up to 54¢/Mile

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus | $1,000 Referral Bonus

Dedicated Newfoundland Runs | Consistent Miles | Year-Round Work | Multiple Locations

At Armour Transportation Systems, our drivers are at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to providing the stability, support, and respect you deserve.

We're hiring Professional Class 1 Drivers to join our Hillman's Fleet. If you're looking for dependable long-haul work, consistent miles, and the opportunity to build a long-term career with one of Canada's leading transportation companies, we'd love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Operate an Armour-branded tractor trailer


• Transport refrigerated freight to dedicated customers throughout Newfoundland


• Complete dedicated long-haul routes with consistent freight


• Ensure safe, efficient, and on-time deliveries


• Enjoy steady, year-round work with reliable miles

Available Opportunities

• Locations: St.John's NL, Halifax, Sydney, Moncton


• Position: Class 1 Long Haul Driver


• Fleet: Hillman's Fleet


• Route: Moncton - Halifax - St. John's NL


• Schedule: Full-time, year-round

Why You’ll Love Working for Armour

• Competitive pay starting from 52¢ per mile, with rates up to 54¢ per mile including premiums, loyalty, and safety bonuses


• Consistent long-haul miles and dedicated customer freight


• Supportive, team-focused environment


• Driver-first dispatch team committed to your success


• Stable, long-term career opportunities


• Modern equipment and an industry-leading safety culture

What You Bring

• Valid Class 1 Commercial Driver’s Licence


• Clean driver’s abstract and criminal record check


• Minimum of 2 years of tractor trailer driving experience,


• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Armour Transportation Systems is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of employment equity. We welcome applications from Indigenous peoples, African Canadians, racially visible persons, persons with disabilities, and women in underrepresented occupations. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, we encourage you to self-identify in your application.

Candidates requiring accommodations during the application or hiring process can contact us at [e-mail] or call [phone] for assistance.

About Armour Transportation Systems

Founded in the early 1930s, Armour Transportation Systems has grown to become one of Canada's largest trucking carriers. With 26 terminals, 4,000 pieces of equipment, nine maintenance facilities, 750,000+ square feet of warehouse space, and 2,000+ team members, we're proud to be a Platinum member of Canada's Best Managed Companies and a Top Fleet Employer.

Our commitment to safety, innovation, and operational excellence is supported through Good Manufacturing Practices, a comprehensive Quality Management Program, and ongoing employee training.

Our Vision: To be the dominant gateway between Atlantic Canada and the world by delivering industry-leading transportation and logistics solutions through exceptional people, strategic partnerships, and continuous growth.