Long Haul Truck Driver – Xtra Group Inc

Xtra Group Inc is hiring 3 full-time, permanent long haul truck drivers to operate tractor-trailers, including refrigerated units, on routes within Canada and the USA, dispatched from our terminal in Kemptville, Ontario.

Work location: 14 Jayland Dr, Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0 (on the road – long haul routes within Canada and the USA)

Terms of employment: Permanent, full-time

Wage: $37.50 per hour, plus $10.00 commission per load

Hours: 55 to 65 hours per week. Overtime paid in accordance with applicable employment standards.

Start date: As soon as possible

Language of work: English or French

Duties: - Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials within Canada and the USA

- Drive solo or as part of a two-person team or convoy

- Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using GPS or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions

- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections and oversee all aspects of the vehicle

- Oversee the condition of the vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment

- Perform preventive maintenance

- Tarp and ensure the safety and security of cargo

- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

- Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes

- Receive and relay information to central dispatch

- Provide qualified customer service





Requirements:

- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate, or equivalent experience

- 1 year to less than 2 years of experience

- Valid AZ (Class 1 or A) driver's licence with Air Brake (Z) endorsement

- Ability to drive manual transmission vehicles

- Experience with tractor-trailer and refrigerated equipment

- Long-haul, national and international (cross-border) driving experience

- Knowledge of driver logbooks, bills of lading and trip reports - Ability to operate GPS and trip recorder (on-board computer) systems

- Valid passport and willingness to travel cross-border, internationally, overnight and for extended periods

- Satisfactory driver's licence validity check, criminal record check, drug test and medical exam

- Own safety equipment: steel-toed safety boots, safety vest, gloves and hard hat

Work conditions:

- Physically demanding work with long periods of sitting, repetitive tasks and a large workload

- Attention to detail

Personal suitability:

- Reliability, judgement, flexibility, patience, hardworking and a team player

Benefits:

- Disability benefits

- Paramedical services coverage

- Paid training

- Free parking

Relocation costs are not covered by the employer.

How to apply: Apply through Indeed or by email at [email protected]

Pay: $37.50 per hour

Expected hours: 55.0 – 65.0 per week

Benefits:

- Disability insurance
- On-site parking

Work Location: On the road

📌 Long haul truck driver (Kemptville)
🏢 Xtra Group
📍 Kemptville