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 perks

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

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

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

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

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience Long-haul

Valid passport

Basic security clearance

Criminal record check

Driving record check (abstract)

Drug test

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

Attention to detail

Physically demanding

Sitting

Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment Cellular phone, Steel-toed safety boots

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Bonus

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Mileage paid

Pension plan

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 - Team Cross Border (Class 1 Experience Required + Cross Border) (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Eassons Transport
📍 Nova Scotia