Truck Driver - Team Cross Border (Class 1 Experience Required + Cross Border)

Eassons Transport Limited; Kentville; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Long term benefits

Paid weekly

Overtime pay

Insurance coverage

Job summary

Eassons Transportation Group in Kentville, NS is seeking a Truck Driver for a two-person cross-border team. Class 1 experience and cross-border readiness are required to join our expanding national fleet.

The role offers $63,500 to $89,500 CAD annually, 40 to 50 hours per week, on-site work, and a comprehensive benefits package. Vacancies total 10, with immediate starts possible for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year to less than 2 years of commercial trucking experience.
• Valid Class 1 or A license with appropriate endorsements.
• Air Brake Endorsement or related credentials are advantageous.

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 and materials.
• Oversee vehicle condition; inspect tires, lights, brakes, and cold storage.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance traveled and fuel consumption.

Skills

Team player

Customer service

Safety-conscious

Reliability

GPS navigation experience

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS navigation

On-board computer

Truck route planning software

Job description

Truck Driver - Team Cross Border (Class 1 Experience Required + Cross Border)

• Position #: 15
• Type: Full Time - Team - Company Driver
• Openings: 10

Since 1945 – Family owned and operated - Eassons Transportation Group is headquartered in Kentville NS, with terminals in Coldbrook, NS, Sydney, NS, Albany, PEI, Moncton, NB, Mount Pearl, NL, Belleville, ON and Mississauga, ON. Eassons operates approximately 325 trucks and employs over 500 people. Eassons Transportation Group provides dry and temperature controlled TL/LTL services across Canada and the United States.

Location
Kentville, NS
B4N 3V7
Workplace information
On site
Salary
$63,500 to 89,500 annually (To be negotiated) / 40 to 50 hours per Week
Minimum wage is guaranteed
A DRIVER WITH ONE YEAR OF EXPERIENCE IS PAID $0.285 PER TRUCK MILE
DRIVES CAN EXPECT APPROXIMATELY 5,000 MILE PER WEEK
FIND OUR NOVEMBER 2024 PAY GRID HERE - https://eassons.com/sites/default/files/EASSONS%20Team%20Driver.pdf
Terms of employment
Permanent employment, Full time
Day, Early Morning, Evening, Morning, Night, Weekend
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
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
Various locations

Tasks
- Professionalism in customer service
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- Load and unload goods
- Operate and driveClass 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
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
Bonus, Group insurance benefits, Life insurance, Mileage paid, Pension plan, Piece work

Long term benefits
Long-term care insurance

By email
[e-mail]
Online
https://eassons.truckright.com/eassons

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.