Class 3 Truck Driver

Canada Cartage; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Canada Cartage in Vancouver, BC seeks a dependable Class 3 Truck Driver for local routes. The role involves safe operation of company vehicles, timely deliveries, and strict adherence to regulatory requirements.

Candidates should have winter driving experience, a clean CVOR, and strong customer service skills. Responsibilities include pre/post-trip inspections, proper load securement, accurate documentation, and flexibility for variable schedules, including overtime or overnight runs.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 3 driver's license (manual transmission required).
• Bondable and legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Clean CVOR and driver's abstract.
• 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.
• Ability to accurately complete eLogs, vehicle inspection reports, and delivery documentation.
• 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 3 driving experience
• Strong knowledge of Vancouver and surrounding areas
• Ability to safely perform hand-bombing, including manual loading and unloading of freight, as required

Responsibilities

• Safely operate company vehicles to transport freight across city routes.
• Complete deliveries and pickups to customer locations within Vancouver in a safe, timely, and professional manner.
• Operate reefer equipment in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Secure freight with straps, chains, and load bars per load-securing standards.
• Transport temperature-controlled goods following safety and regulatory guidelines.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report issues promptly.
• Accurately complete e-logs, inspection and delivery documents.
• Maintain compliance with hours-of-service, safety policies, and procedures.
• Adapt to variable schedules, overtime, weekends, or overnight runs.

Skills

Class 3 driving

Vehicle inspections

Load securement

Customer service

Winter driving

Tools

E-logs

Job description

Position Title: Class 3 Truck Driver

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

Delivery Area: Local

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift Schedule: Various

Start Time: Varies based on route

We are seeking dependable, safety-focused, and customer-oriented 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 city routes
• Complete deliveries and pickups to customer locations within Vancouver in a safe, timely, and professional manner
• Operate reefer 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 temperature-controlled goods 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 (All Driver Roles)

• Valid Class 3 driver's license (manual transmission required)
• Bondable and legally eligible to work in Canada
• Clean CVOR and driver's abstract
• 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
• Ability to accurately complete eLogs, vehicle inspection reports, and delivery documentation
• 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 3 driving experience
• Strong knowledge of Vancouver and surrounding areas

• Ability to safely perform hand-bombing, including manual loading and unloading of freight, as required