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
Work schedule: Day, Early Morning, Evening, Morning, Night, Weekend
Starts: As soon as possible
Benefits: Health benefits, Long term benefits
Other benefits of joining Eassons Transportation:
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 must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remote.
Work setting: Various locations
Tasks:
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
Credentials:
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 advantages, Life insurance, Mileage paid, Pension plan, Piece work
Long term benefits: Long-term care insurance
By email: [email protected]
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.

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