truck driver

WS & Company Ltd.; Thorold; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

On-site amenities

Parking available

Job summary

ONWARD MILE CARRIERS in Thorold, ON is hiring a driver for permanent full-time employment. The role requires valid AZ/Class 1 licenses, air brake endorsement, and the ability to travel cross-border.

Drivers will operate across dry bulk refrigerated fleets, use GPS navigation, and perform routine vehicle inspections and maintenance. The position entails coordinating routes, handling cargo records, and maintaining safety and compliance standards while working as part of a two-person team when

Qualifications

• Valid AZ class license and Class 1 driving credentials.
• Endorsements including Air Brake (Z) required.
• Willingness to travel cross-border and operate across routes.

Responsibilities

• Calculate fixed assets and depreciation
• Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
• Plan or adjust routes using GPS to minimize fuel consumption and emissions
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, itineraries, and reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Obtain special permits and documents to transport cargo on international routes
• Oversee vehicle condition and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and equipment
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections and oversee all vehicle operations
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Bonus

Education

AZ class license

Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Tools

GPS navigation systems

On-board computer / Trip recorder

Job description

ONWARD MILE CARRIERS

Job details

• Location Thorold , ON L2V 5C6
• Salary 36.00 hourly / 35 to 70 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Overtime required, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, On call, Flexible hours, To be determined, Overtime available

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Various locations
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Calculate fixed assets and depreciation
• Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
• 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
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports

  Type of trucking and equipment

  • Dry bulk
  • Refrigerated
  • Citizens band (CB) radio
  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
  • Trip recorder (on-board computer)

  Security and safety

  • Basic security clearance
  • Criminal record check
  • Driver's validity licence check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Drug test
  • Medical exam

  Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver's licence
  • Willing to travel cross-border
  • Willing to travel for extended periods
  • Willing to travel overnight

  Own tools/equipment

  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Safety vest
  • Gloves

  Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Hardworking
  • Bonus

  Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • On-site amenities
  • Parking available

  Who can apply for this job?

  You can apply if you are:

  • a permanent resident of Canada
  • a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

  Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

  Advertised until

  2026-10-15

  Important notice:

  This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.