Truck Driver (Class 1 Experience Required + Cross Border)

Eassons-Transportation-Group; Kentville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Group insurance benefits

Job summary

Eassons Transportation Group is hiring a Truck Driver (Class 1 experience required) for cross-border routes from Kentville, NS. You will join a two-person team, handle loads, and operate refrigerated tractor-trailers across Canada and the U.S. The role offers steady work, weekly pay, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Starting salary ranges from CAD 60,000 to CAD 86,000 annually, with 40–50 hours per week and opportunities for overtime, depending on assignments and performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Class 1 driving experience.
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement and valid Class 1/A license.
• Defensive Driving Course or equivalent training.
• WHMIS certificate and forklift certification.
• Cross-border travel readiness and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive Class 1 or articulated trucks to transport goods.
• Inspect and maintain vehicle condition (tires, lights, brakes, storage).
• Perform pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspections and report issues to dispatch.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.

Skills

Customer service

Team driving

Load and unload

Vehicle inspections

Road safety

Communication with dispatch

Long-haul driving

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS navigation devices

Job description

Truck Driver (Class 1 Experience Required + Cross Border)

• Position #: 69
• Type: Single
• Openings: 10

Eassons Transportation Group, family-owned and operated since 1945, is headquartered in Kentville NS, with terminals in Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Eassons Transportation Group proudly operates approximately 350 trucks between company assets and owner-operators and employs over 500 employee partners. Eassons Transportation Group provides dry and temperature-controlled TL/LTL services across Canada and the United States. Eassons Transportation Group is recognizedas a Top Fleet Employer.

Location

Kentville, NS, B4N 3V7

Salary

$60,000 to 86,000 annually (To be negotiated), 40 to 50 hours per Week

• A DRIVER WITH ONE YEAR OF EXPERIENCE IS PAID $0.48 PER MILE
• DRIVERS CAN EXPECT APPROXIMATELY 2,500 MILE PER WEEK
• FIND OUR NOVEMBER 2024 PAY GRID HERE - https://eassons.com/sites/default/files/EASSONS%20Company%20Driver.pdf

Terms of employment

• Permanent employment, Full time
• Day, Early Morning, Evening, Morning, Night, Weekend

Start date

Starts as soon as possible

Benefits

Health benefits, Long term benefits

Other benefits of joining EASSONS TRANSPORT

• Paid weekly + Overtime
• Extra Pick/Drop Paid
• Benefits package with life insurance starting immediately
• Virtual Health Care, with 24-hour access
• Recognition, Reward, and Wellness Programs, including pay for a Clean Level-1 Inspection
• Late-model equipment (Auto-shifts available)
• Some of the best 24/7 support staff in the industry

Vacancies

10 vacancies

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

Various locations

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• Operate and drive Class 1 or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Perform brake adjustments
• 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/Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement, Defensive Driving Course, Driver's License (Class 1 or A), Forklift Operator Certification, Professional Driver Improvement Certificate, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Documentation knowledge

Accident or incident reports, Bill of lading, Driver logbook, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), Trans-border documentation, Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

Refrigerated, Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment, Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

Long-haul

Security and safety

Valid passport, Basic security clearance, Criminal record check, Driving record check (abstract), Drug test

Transportation/travel information

Drive manual transmission vehicle, Valid driver's licence, Willing to travel cross-border, Willing to travel for extended periods, Willing to travel internationally, Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Attention to detail, Physically demanding, Sitting

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

Cellular phone, Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

Efficient interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Judgement, Organized, Reliability, Team player

Benefits

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

Financial benefits

Group insurance benefits, Life insurance, Mileage paid, Piece work

Long term benefits

Long-term care insurance

Diversity Statement

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all equity groups. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your cover letter or your resume.