regional truck driver

Classic Freight Transport

Dartmouth

On-site

CAD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Disability benefits

Pension plan

Bonus

Job summary

Classic Freight Transport is seeking an experienced truck driver with a Class 1 or A license to operate tractor-trailers across on-road routes. This role involves long-haul travel, route planning using GPS, and professional customer service to ensure on-time deliveries.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, vehicle inspections, and accurate record-keeping of hours, distance and fuel usage. Frequent travel and driving duties are typical for this position in the Dartmouth, Nova Scotia area.

Qualifications

Secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent required.
2–3 years of driving experience on the road.
Ability to work with GPS/navigation devices and dispatch communication.

Responsibilities

Plan or adjust routes to minimize fuel use and emissions.
Address customers' complaints or concerns.
Load and unload goods and drive tractor-trailer trucks.
Inspect vehicle condition, tires, lights and brakes; perform pre-trip/post-trip inspections.
Relay information to central dispatch and log cargo details and fuel consumption.

Skills

Long-haul driving

Route planning

Customer service

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS devices

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities

Tasks

Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
Address customers' complaints or concerns
Professionalism in customer service
Load and unload goods
Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
Receive and relay information to central dispatch
Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses