truck driver

Asante Logistic Group Inc.; Truro; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

RRSP

Job summary

Asante Logistic Group Inc. is seeking experienced truck drivers to operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials. You will oversee vehicle condition and perform comprehensive inspections to ensure safety and compliance.

Applicants must hold an AZ/Class 1 licence, a valid driver’s licence, and a First Aid certificate. The role is on-site with local, provincial, regional routes and requires 3–5 years of relevant experience with strong documentation and safety

Qualifications

• Valid AZ/Class 1 driver licence and Canadian driver’s licence.
• Experience driving straight or articulated trucks.
• Ability to perform pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspections.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, and other equipment.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections and oversee all aspects of vehicle.
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Secondary school diploma

AZ Class license

Class 1/1F/A Licence

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Credentials

• AZ class license
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional
• Short-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Personal suitability

• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)