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 ADVANTAGES 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 Efficient interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Judgement, Organized, Reliability, Team player Benefits Health benefits Health benefits Dental plan, Disability perks, Health care plan, Paramedical services coverage, Vision care benefits 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.

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