Position Summary

Position Title: Class 1 Flatbed Driver

Location: Dartmouth, NS

Delivery Area: Local

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift Schedule: Days | Monday–Saturday

Start Time: 7:00 A.M

We are seeking dependable, safety-focused, and customer-oriented drivers to join our growing transportation team. This role is ideal for professionals who take pride in their work, consistently deliver high-quality service, and can operate safely and professionally in a rapid-paced environment while representing the company.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, and women.

Responsibilities

- Safely operate company vehicles to transport freight across city/local routes
- Complete deliveries and pickups to customer locations within the Dartmouth, NS area in a safe, timely, and professional manner
- Operate flatbed equipment in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements
- Secure freight using appropriate equipment such as straps, chains, and load bars, ensuring compliance with load-securement standards
- Transport general freight in accordance with safety and regulatory guidelines
- Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections of the vehicle, including checking tires, brakes, lights, and cargo securement; promptly report any issues to the maintenance department for timely repairs.
- Accurately complete all required documentation, including e-logs,



inspection reports, delivery paperwork, and incident reports
- Maintain compliance with hours-of-service regulations, safety policies, and company procedures
- Maintain flexibility to meet operational and customer demands, including variable schedules, overtime, weekends, or overnight runs as required

Core Requirements

- Valid 1 driver's license
- Bondable and legally eligible to work in Canada
- Clean CVOR and driver’s abstract
- Verifiable recent commercial driving experience
- Strong understanding of road safety regulations, hours of service, and load securement
- Experience operating commercial vehicles in winter driving conditions
- Ability to accurately complete eLogs, vehicle inspection reports, and delivery documentation
- Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs as required
- Strong customer service and communication skills with a professional, safety-focused approach

Role-Specific Requirements

- Minimum 2 years of verifiable Class 1 driving experience
- Crane certification is an asset
- Experience securing loads using chains and straps in all weather conditions
- Experience hauling steel, lumber, or similar freight
- Strong knowledge of New Minas and surrounding areasPrevious experience operating specialized equipment Moffett's an asset
- Ability to safely perform hand-bombing, including manual loading and unloading of freight, as required.

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📌 Class 1 Flatbed Driver (Dartmouth)
🏢 Canada Cartage Group
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