Class 1 Tractor-Trailer Driver – Local/Regional Routes & Benefits

Darling Ingredients; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Benefits package

Paid time off

Uniforms provided

Safety shoe program

Educational assistance

Job summary

Darling International Canada Inc. in Winnipeg, MB seeks a reliable Class 1 Tractor Trailer Driver to operate heavy commercial vehicles for local and regional routes, ensuring on-time deliveries while complying with NSC and provincial safety standards.

You will perform pre-trip inspections, manage loading/unloading when required, and maintain accurate trip records, communicating with dispatch and customers to provide professional service.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 license and clean driving record.
• Customer service oriented with professional demeanor.
• Familiarity with Manitoba driving conditions.
• Flexible and willing to work overtime as required.
• Team oriented and able to assist with all routes.
• Physically capable of repetitive bending, pulling, pushing and lifting.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class 1 vehicles across Winnipeg routes and regional locations.
• Plan routes to maintain punctuality while adapting to traffic and weather.
• Maintain professional communication with dispatch, receivers, and customer sites.
• Perform pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections to NSC standards.
• Conduct air brake checks and inspect tires, lighting and components.
• Maintain electronic logs and trip documentation accurately.
• Report defects, incidents, or hazards to supervisors promptly.
• Ensure load is balanced and tarped per safety rules.
• Assist with loading/unloading when required using proper PPE.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Class 1 License

Clean driving record

Customer service

Manitoba route knowledge

Willing to overtime

Team oriented

Physical endurance

Job description

Darling International Canada Inc. in Winnipeg, MB seeks a reliable Class 1 Tractor Trailer Driver to operate heavy commercial vehicles for local and regional routes, ensuring on-time deliveries while complying with NSC and provincial safety standards.

You will perform pre-trip inspections, manage loading/unloading when required, and maintain accurate trip records, communicating with dispatch and customers to provide professional service.