Class 1 P&D Tractor Driver

Midland Transport; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 33,062 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Health benefits

RRSP matching

Paid uniforms

Training & advancement

Three weeks vacation

Wellness reimbursements

Employee assistance

Job summary

Midland Transport in Dartmouth, NS is seeking a Class 1 P&D Tractor Driver to join our local delivery team. The role focuses on delivering freight across the Greater Halifax area with a emphasis on reliability, safety, and customer service.

Expect local Monday and Friday shifts 07:00–17:00 with weekend linehaul and contracted deliveries as needed. Competitive hourly pay, benefits, training, and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Class 1 driver’s license with North America experience required.
• Clean driver’s abstract and background checks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver freight to assigned customer locations on time and safely.
• Safely offload freight and operate all handling equipment.
• Complete daily pickup and delivery documentation accurately.
• Provide professional, reliable, customer-focused service.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Safety-conscious

Job description

Midland Transport

is currently seeking a Class 1 P&D Tractor Driver based in Dartmouth, NS Terminal. The selected candidate will be a reliable person with a strong work ethic and great and positive attitude with a commitment to providing a Superior Quality service.

Main Role:

The driver will be responsible for picking up and delivering throughout the Greater Halifax area while maintaining company standards and managing time efficiently. This role primarily consists of local deliveries on Mondays and Fridays, as well as linehaul and contracted deliveries on weekends, as required. Enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and exceptional customer service skills are essential to joining our team.

Schedule:

Friday - Monday (07:00-17:00)

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate - $26.39 hr.
• Milage rate - 0.582/mile
• Safety bonus paid quarterly
• A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan
• RRSP matching program
• Paid uniforms
• Ongoing training and advancement possibilities
• A dynamic, safe, and rewarding work environment
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• Health & Wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs
• 3 weeks' paid vacation

Responsibilities

• Deliver freight to assigned customer locations, ensuring safe, accurate, and on-time delivery.
• Safely offload freight of varying weights and properly handle all freight handling equipment to prevent damage to cargo and property.
• Complete and maintain accurate daily pickup and delivery documentation.
• Provide professional, reliable, and customer-focused service at all times.
• Operate company equipment in compliance with all company policies, safety procedures, transportation regulations, and traffic laws.
• Perform linehaul runs throughout the Maritime provinces as required.
• Conduct pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections, and monitor all aspects of vehicle operation to ensure safety and compliance.
• Promptly report any incidents, accidents, injuries, equipment defects, or damage in accordance with company procedures.

Qualifications

• Class1 driver’s license with a minimum of 2 years of safe tractor trailer driving experience in North America required.
• Clean driver’s abstract and criminal search.
• Familiarity with satellite systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to safely lift, move, and handle freight as required.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and adapt to changing workloads.
• Customer service-oriented mindset.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude, with a commitment to providing superior quality service.
• Safety-conscious, with a strong commitment to safe driving practices and regulatory compliance.

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We 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.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

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

About The Team

At Midland, we’re not just moving freight — we’re building the next generation of transportation. We’ve been one of the most trusted carriers in Canada and the United States for over 55 years. We are driven by superior quality service, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. We’re investing in technology to deliver measurable customer-focused solutions, and we’re also committed to sustainability and growth.

Joining Midland means becoming part of a dynamic company that values safety, continuous improvement, and results. Our employees are the driving force behind our success, and we’re proud to foster a workplace where talent thrives, ideas are valued, and careers are built for the long haul. Whether on the road or in a service centre or office, every Midland employee helps build lasting relationships with our customers. We’re looking for motivated and skilled people who want to contribute to our high-performing team and be part of a business that is growing, evolving, and setting the standard in transportation and logistics.

Let’s drive success together.