Class 1 Flat Deck Truck Driver

Canada Cartage; Calgary; Presencial; CAD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Canada Cartage Group in Calgary, AB is seeking a Class 1 Flatbed Truck Driver for regional deliveries. Typical shift is Monday–Friday, starting at 5:00 AM, with overtime and occasional weekends or overnight runs as needed.

You will operate flatbed equipment, secure loads with chains and straps, and perform thorough pre-trip/post-trip inspections while maintaining compliance with hours-of-service rules and company procedures. Customer-focused and safety-conscious drivers are encouraged to apply.

Formación

• Valid Class 1 driver's license (manual transmission)
• Bondable and legally eligible to work in Canada
• Clean 5 years Commercial driving abstract (≤3 demerits and ≤3 negative events)
• Verifiable recent commercial driving experience (past 3 months to 1 year)
• Strong understanding of 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 (53' Triaxle Curtain Side)
• Experience securing loads using chains and straps in all weather conditions
• Experience hauling steel, lumber, or similar freight

Responsabilidades

• Safely operate company vehicles to transport freight across regional lanes
• Complete deliveries and pickups to customer locations within Alberta in a safe, timely, and professional manner
• Operate flatbed equipment in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Secure freight using 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 and report issues to maintenance
• 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

Conocimientos

Customer service

Communication skills

Safety-focused

Winter driving experience

Physically fit

Time management

Descripción del empleo

Career Opportunity

Flatbed Truck Driver

Position Summary

Position Title: Class 1 Flatbed Truck Driver

Location (Start Point): Calgary, AB

Delivery Area: Regional

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift Schedule: Monday-Friday

Start Time: 5:00 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 regional lanes
• Complete deliveries and pickups to customer locations within Alberta 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 (manual transmission required)
• 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 (53' Triaxle Curtain Side)
• Experience securing loads using chains and straps in all weather conditions
• Experience hauling steel, lumber, or similar freight

Role-Specific Requirements

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