Class 1 Driver Long Haul

  • bedford

MUST HAVE MINIMUM 2 YEARS CLASS 1 EXPERIENCE; AND LIVE IN Nova Scotia

Job description

Atlantic Freightlines Limited We're hiring experienced class 1 Professional Drivers for Canada runs.

Atlantic Freightlines is looking for 2 drivers in our dry van division for Canada runs.

This is full-time, permanent work - this position is based out of Hammonds plains, NS.

Why choose Atlantic Freightlines Limited? - We treat you like part of the family. Everyone will know your name here.

Job Duties:

  • Loading and unloading of goods Inspect, operate and maintain company and customer issued equipment :

  • Document and report all safety related equipment defects to the dispatch (when applicable)

  • Exercise safe-work practices in all work related activities (e.g. - using proper material handling equipment)

  • Maintain communication with company dispatch office to report daily activity, delays, unscheduled breaks, workplace injuries, motor vehicle collisions and vehicle, cargo, equipment and property loss/damage

  • Complete and submit all documentation required for payroll, customer billing, hours of service, vehicle maintenance etc

  • Document knowledge: -Driver logbook, inspection report, (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), maintenance and repair reports, trip reports, accident or incident reports.

  • Essential Skills: -Significant use of memory, critical thinking, decision making, problem solving, working with others, oral communication, writing, document use, reading text.

  • Type of Travel: Long Haul, Regional, Provincial/territorial, Local, Short Haul. Being away from home for 3-5 days, evening and weekend work may be required.

  • Type of Trucking: - Tractor Trailer, Skills Requirement

  • A valid Class 1 license with 2 years experience necessary

  • Clean Drivers abstract (no greater than 30 days old)

  • Provide criminal record check

  • Professional in appearance

Salary : $45,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Hammonds Plains, NS B3B 1H4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Salary : $46,461.95-$77,578.36 per year

Benefits :

  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Morning shift
  • Night shift
  • Weekends as needed

Work Location: On the road