Class 1 P&D Tractor Driver

Midland Transport; Kentville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety bonus

Health plan

RRSP match

Uniforms

Training & advancement

Dynamic environment

Job summary

Midland Transport is seeking a Class 1 Tractor P&D Driver based in Kentville, NS. The successful candidate will provide reliable delivery service and maintain a positive attitude with a focus on superior quality service.

Shift is Monday to Friday, 10:00–20:00, with a competitive hourly rate of $26.00 per hour. Benefits include safety and fuel bonuses, health plan, RRSP matching, paid uniforms, and ongoing training and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of safe tractor driving experience.
• Class one (1) driver's license.
• Clean driver's abstract and criminal search.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude with a commitment to provide Superior Quality Service
• Safety conscious.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient, reliable, professional service to customers
• Work with variable shipment weight and freight handling equipment
• Process daily pickup and delivery records.
• Pre-trip inspections of all units.
• Scheduled activity based on daily shipment volumes and customer demand.
• Drive, use equipment and work in accordance with the safety regulation and procedures, Traffic laws and company rules.

Skills

Tractor driving

Class 1 license

Safety aware

Communication skills

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

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

Main Role: Manage time, pick, receive packages, and ensure accurate and timely delivery service to our client's customer base. Enthusiastic, great attitude and exceptional customer service skills are a must to join the team.

Shift Monday - Friday, 10:00 - 20:00.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate - $26.00 hr.
• Safety and fuel 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide efficient, reliable, professional service to customers
• Work with variable shipment weight and freight handling equipment
• Process daily pickup and delivery records.
• Pre-trip inspections of all units.
• Scheduled activity based on daily shipment volumes and customer demand.
• Drive, use equipment and work in accordance with the safety regulation and procedures, Traffic laws and company rules.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3 years of safe tractor driving experience.
• Class one (1) driver's license.
• Clean driver's abstract and criminal search.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude with a commitment to provide Superior Quality Service
• Safety conscious.

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.