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Flatbed truck driver

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Mid Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Dental Plan
Disability Benefits
Health Care Plan

About the role

Durée de l'emploi: Permanent

Langue de travail: Anglais Heures de travail: 50 to 60 hours per week Education: Expérience:

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Air Brakes Endorsement

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Type of trucking and equipment

Flatbed

Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience

International

Long-haul Provincial/territorial

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)

Employment terms options

Early morning

Evening

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

Flexible hours

Morning Night Day Weekend

Workplace information

On the road job

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

About Classic Freight Transport

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
51-200 employees
Founded in 2011

Classic Freight Systems (2011) Ltd is both a US and Canadian Bonded Carrier that specializes in providing “must have” service in Flatbed, Over Dimensional and Intermodal Transportation throughout Canada and the United States, excluding Alaska. A modern fleet of tractors and trailers as well as skilled and committed Operators ensures Classic Freight provides safe and reliable service.

The superior reliability of Classic Freight’s Flatbed Service ensures timely delivery of product such as steel, concrete structures, building materials, and machinery.

Classic Freight’s Over Dimensional Division has safely delivered loads from 60 feet to 180 feet in length and exceeding 150,000 pounds. Classic

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