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

Eassons Transportation Group; Kentville; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Long term benefits

Paid weekly

Overtime

Life insurance

Vision care

Job summary

Eassons Transportation Group, a long-standing family-owned carrier, is seeking a Truck Driver - Team Cross Border with Class 1 experience. Based in Kentville, NS, you will join a two-person team hauling refrigerated and dry goods across Canada and the United States.

The role requires cross-border capability, a valid Class 1/A license, and a strong safety record. Benefits include health and long-term coverage; schedule is full-time with weekly pay and overtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience.
• Cross-border driving experience preferred.
• Ontario/Atlantic Canada cross-border operations knowledge is a plus.

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 condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Safety awareness

Cross-border experience

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Driver's License (Class 1/A)

Air Brake Endorsement (Z)

Defensive Driving Course

WHMIS Certificate

GPS Navigation

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

• 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

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

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

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.