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Flatbed Truck Driver

  • Dartmouth, NS
  • On-site
  • Posted Sep 29, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education
High school
Apply by
Oct 21, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Entry level

Job summary

Plan and adjust routes, operate a flatbed tractor-trailer to transport goods, and load, unload, tarp, and secure cargo. Inspect and maintain the vehicle, communicate with dispatch and customers, and record cargo, service hours, distance, and fuel consumption.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 2 years to less than 3 years On the road Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee. Responsibilities Tasks Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions Address customers' complaints or concerns Professionalism in customer service Load and unload goods Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment 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 Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Air Brakes Endorsement Driver's License (Class 1 or A) Experience and specialization Type of trucking and equipment Flatbed Tractor-trailer Transportation/travel experience International Long-haul Provincial/territorial Additional information Security and safety Valid passport Driving record check (abstract) Drug test Transportation/travel information 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 Repetitive tasks Sitting Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits Financial benefits Bonus Group insurance benefits Life insurance Mileage paid Pension plan Other Benefits Free parking available On-site amenities Travel insurance Wellness program

What you’ll do

Plan and adjust routes, operate a flatbed tractor-trailer to transport goods, and load, unload, tarp, and secure cargo. Inspect and maintain the vehicle, communicate with dispatch and customers, and record cargo, service hours, distance, and fuel consumption.

Requirements

Requires a secondary school graduation certificate, 2 to less than 3 years of experience, a Class 1 or A driver's licence, and an air brakes endorsement. Candidates must be prepared for long-haul, cross-border, international, overnight, and extended travel, and meet the stated driving record and drug-testing requirements.

Benefits

  • Dental Plan
  • Disability Benefits
  • Health Care Plan
  • Paramedical Services Coverage
  • Vision Care Benefits
  • Bonus
  • Group Insurance Benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Mileage Paid
  • Pension Plan
  • Free Parking
  • On-Site Amenities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Wellness Program

Listed skills

  • Customer service · Preferred
  • Attention to detail · Preferred
  • Route Planning · Preferred
  • Vehicle Inspection · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Route Planning
  • GPS Navigation
  • Customer Service
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Truck Operation
  • Vehicle Inspection
  • Dispatch Communication
  • Cargo Documentation
  • Hours-of-Service Recording
  • Tarping and Cargo Security
  • Flatbed Trucking
  • Tractor-Trailer Operation
  • Long-Haul Driving
  • Cross-Border Travel
  • Attention to Detail

Job areas

  • Transportation
  • Logistics