Class 1 Linehaul Truck Driver

Midland Transport; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Class 1 Linehaul Truck Driver with a forward-thinking transport company. This role offers the opportunity to drive across Canada and the US, ensuring timely deliveries while adhering to safety regulations. You'll enjoy competitive pay per mile, bonuses, and a flexible health plan, along with generous vacation time. The company values its employees and provides ongoing training and career advancement opportunities. If you're a reliable professional with a strong work ethic, this is the perfect chance to grow your career in the transportation industry.

Benefits

Safety and fuel bonus

Uniform allowance

Flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan

RRSP matching program (5%)

Employee & Family Assistance Programs

Health & Wellness reimbursements

3 weeks' paid vacation

Ongoing training and advancement possibilities

Maternity leave top-up program

Qualifications

• Class 1 driver's license with 5+ years of safe driving experience.
• Clean driver's abstract and eligibility to cross the US border.

Responsibilities

• Run Linehaul between Maritimes, US eastern seaboard, and Ontario/Quebec.
• Ensure timely delivery and communicate with dispatch and customers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong work ethic

Reliability

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Safety consciousness

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Satellite systems

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION
Midland Transport Limited is currently seeking professional Class 1 Linehaul Truck Drivers - US Triangle. The Driver can be domiciled in GTA or GMA in Ontario and Quebec provinces.
The selected candidate will be a reliable person with a strong work ethic, positive attitude and strong commitment to providing Superior Quality Service.
What we offer:

• Canadian miles: $0.554 per mile.
• USA miles paid in CAD: $0.578 per mile.
• Safety and fuel bonus paid quarterly.
• Pick-ups, drops, and wait times are paid (restrictions apply).
• Uniform allowance.
• A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan.
• RRSP matching program (5%)
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs.
• Health & Wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs.
• 3 weeks' paid vacation.
• Ongoing training and advancement possibilities.
• Maternity leave top-up program.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities:

• Running Linehaul between the Maritimes, United States eastern seaboard, and Ontario/Quebec.
• Deliver freight to assigned locations ensuring timely delivery.
• Offload variable shipment weight and handle freight equipment properly and in a safe manner to avoid any damage.
• Communicate efficiently with the central dispatch and customers.
• Operate the tractor trailer in accordance with the safety regulation: company rules while following safety procedures and traffic laws.
• Perform pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspections and oversee all aspects of the truck operation.
• Report any incident, accident, injury or damage in a timely manner.
• Willingness to work linehaul legs into the United States, including New York and New Jersey.

QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements:

• Education Required: High School or GED.
• Class 1 driver's license with a minimum of 5 years of safe tractor trailer driving experience, minimum of 3 years in North America required.
• Clean driver's abstract and criminal search.
• Eligibility to receive a FAST card.
• Eligibility to cross the border with US.
• Familiarity with satellite systems.
• Excellent communication skills, work ethic and reliability.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. using the proper equipment.
• Safety conscious.
• Must have flexibility to work various shifts: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends.

ABOUT US
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

ABOUT THE TEAM
With over 50 years in the Transportation industry, Midland Transport has grown into a dynamic company throughout Atlantic Canada, Quebec, Ontario and the northeastern United States. This continued growth and success has been driven by our professional and dedicated team of 1900 employees, drivers and owner operators as well as our Company Values that drives our Superior Quality Service.