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Class 1 Truck Driver Trainer — $28–$35/hr

Dartmouth, NS Posted Oct 23, 2026

  • Local

Pay

$28 - $35/hr

Location
Dartmouth, NS
Route
Local · Canada only
License
CDL A
Position
Company driver
Experience
5+ years

About this job

Our company is looking for an experienced Class 1 driver to train new drivers at its Dartmouth, NS location. You'll be paid hourly for all your time on the job, including fueling, warming up the truck and paperwork, plus time and a half past 44 hours a week.

Pay

  • $28.00-$35.00 per hour, starting at $25/hr for new trainers
  • Many trainers end up earning $80,000+ a year
  • Overtime paid at time and a half after 44 hours/week

What you'll do

  • Train new drivers and help them build real skills
  • Grade and evaluate students
  • Track and report on student progress

Requirements

  • A valid Class 1 licence
  • At least 5 straight years of verifiable AZ/Class 1 driving experience
  • A current CVOR, a 3-year driver's abstract, and a criminal record check
  • A letter from an insurance company confirming your experience
  • Comfortable speaking with and coaching people, confident decision-making
  • English required

Benefits

  • Casual dress code
  • Dental, extended health, disability and life insurance
  • RRSP matching
  • 10 to 25 days of paid vacation
  • Extended health benefits kick in after a 3-month probation period
  • No prior instructor experience needed — paid train-the-trainer program provided

The hiring carrier's name is shared with you once you apply through the DriverRoll app, where you can message them directly.

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