Class 1 Flat Deck Driver

Canada Cartage Group; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Canada Cartage Group in Winnipeg, MB is seeking a Class 1 Flatbed Truck Driver to join our safety-focused transportation team. This full-time role requires commitment to on-time deliveries, professional conduct, and adherence to all regulatory requirements while representing our company on local and regional routes.

You will perform pre-trip inspections, secure loads with straps and chains, maintain accurate logs, and work a Monday–Friday schedule with possible weekend or overnight runs.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 driver’s license.
• Bondable and legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Clean 5-year commercial driving abstract (≤3 demerits).
• Recent commercial driving experience (past 3 months to 1 year).
• Experience hauling steel, lumber, or similar freight.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and 75 lbs as required.
• Knowledge of Winnipeg area and local routes.
• Experience driving in winter conditions.
• Strong customer service and professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate company vehicles on local and regional routes.
• Complete deliveries and pickups in Winnipeg.
• Secure freight using straps, chains, and load bars.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Maintain accurate logs and documentation.
• Adhere to hours-of-service regulations and company policies.
• Be flexible for overtime, weekends, or overnight runs as needed.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Winter driving

Hours of service

Job description

Position Title: Class 1 Flatbed Truck Driver

Location (Start Point): Winnipeg, MB

Delivery Area: Local | Regional

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift Schedule: Monday–Friday (Open for weekends as well)

Start Time: 6:00 AM We are seeking dependable, safety-focused, and customer-oriented truck 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 | regional lanes
• Complete deliveries and pickups to customer locations within Winnipeg in a safe, timely, and professional manner
• Operate flatbed 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 Class 1 driver's license
• Bondable and legally eligible to work in Canada

• Clean 5 years Commercial driving abstract (no more than 3 demerits and 3 negative events)

• 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
• 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 1 year of verifiable Class 1 truck driving experience
• Minimum 1 year of verifiable flatbed experience
• Experience securing loads using chains and straps in all weather conditions
• Experience hauling steel, lumber, or similar freight

Role-Specific Requirements

City Drivers

• Strong knowledge of Winnipeg and surrounding areas

Specialized Equipment considered an asset

• Previous experience operating specialized equipment, including tailgates, forklifts, power and manual pallet jacks, pump trucks, or Moffett's

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely perform hand-bombing, including manual loading and unloading of freight, as required