Posted onJuly 24, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details TriNation Transport Inc

Job details

truck driver

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Tasks: 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. Mountain driving expertise. Professionalism in customer service. Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations. Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy. Load and unload goods. 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 brake adjustments. Perform emergency roadside repairs. 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. Transport and handle dangerous goods. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses: AZ class license. Air Brakes Endorsement. Documentation knowledge: Bill of lading. Driver logbook. Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip). Type of trucking and equipment: Tractor-trailer. Transportation/travel experience: International. Local. Long-haul. National. Provincial/territorial. Regional. Short-haul.

- Location Dartmouth , NS B3A 4S5
- Work location On site
- Salary $ 32.10 HOUR hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
- Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Shift, On call
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 5 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #

Overview

Languages

English

Education

- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

On site

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

- 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
- Mountain driving expertise
- Professionalism in customer service
- Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- Load and unload goods
- 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 brake adjustments
- Perform emergency roadside repairs
- 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
- Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- AZ class license
- Air Brakes Endorsement

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Type of trucking and equipment

- Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience

- International
- Local
- Long-haul
- National
- Provincial/territorial
- Regional
- Short-haul

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting

Weight handling

- Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

- Hard hat
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Safety vest
- Gloves

Personal suitability

- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
- Patience

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
- other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

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📌 truck driver (Dartmouth)
🏢 TriNation Transport
📍 Dartmouth