Truck Driver - Team Cross Border

Our company, a family-owned Canadian carrier since 1945, is looking for team drivers for cross-border long-haul runs between Canada and the United States, hauling refrigerated tractor-trailer freight. This permanent, full-time role is based out of Kentville, NS, with 10 positions open.

Pay

• Drivers with one year of experience earn $0.285 per truck mile, with a guaranteed minimum wage.

• Annual pay ranges from $63,500 to $89,500, negotiable, for 40 to 50 hours per week.

• Teams can expect around 5,000 miles per week.

• You're paid weekly, plus overtime, and extra pick-ups/drop-offs are compensated separately.

• A full pay grid (November 2024) is available directly from Eassons.

Schedule

• Full-time, ongoing work with shifts across days, early mornings, evenings, nights and weekends.

• Expect extended time away from home for cross-border and long-haul routes, including overnight travel.

What you'll haul

• Temperature-controlled (refrigerated) tractor-trailer loads, running as part of a two-person team or in convoy.

• Duties include loading/unloading, pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspections, brake checks and adjustments, and keeping the truck, tires, lights and cold storage equipment in good condition.

• You'll log hours of service, mileage and fuel use, and communicate regularly with dispatch.

Requirements

• Valid Class 1 (or Class A) driver's license with air brake (Z) endorsement.

• At least 1 year but less than 2 years of relevant driving experience; new Class 1 drivers and those working toward their Class 1 are also encouraged to reach out, as training opportunities are available.

• Comfortable driving manual transmission vehicles.

• Valid passport and willingness to travel internationally and overnight for extended periods.

• Must pass a criminal record check, basic security clearance, driving record check and drug test.

• WHMIS certificate, defensive driving course, forklift certification and professional driver improvement certificate also required.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• You'll need your own cell phone and steel-toed safety boots.

• Physically able to handle loads up to 23 kg (50 lbs), sit for long periods, and stay detail-oriented, organized, flexible and reliable as part of a team.

Benefits

• Health coverage including dental, vision, paramedical services and disability benefits, active from day one.

• Life insurance, group insurance and a pension plan.

• Long-term care insurance.

• 24-hour virtual health care access.

• Bonus pay and piece-work pay opportunities.

• Recognition and wellness programs, including a bonus for a clean Level-1 inspection.

• Late-model trucks, with auto-shift options available.

• Strong round-the-clock support staff.