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

Health Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care advantages

Financial Benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Mileage paid

Piece work

Long-term Benefits

Long-term care insurance

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.

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📌 Truck Driver (Class 1 Experience Required + Cross Border) (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Eassons Transport
📍 Nova Scotia