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long haul truck driver

Contrans Flatbed Group logo
  • Full Time
  • Permanent

long haul truck driver

  • Contrans Flatbed Group
  • Posted 2 days ago
  • NOC: 73300
  • Location: Truro, NS, B2N6C7
  • Salary: $55,000.00 to $65,000.00 annually (to be negotiated)

Job Overview

  • Published On: Jun 19, 2026
  • Application Due: Jul 3, 2026
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Language: english
  • Views: 1

Company Overview

  • Employer: Contrans Flatbed Group
  • Location: Truro, NS, CA

Job Description

  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 40 to 70 hours per week
  • Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

    • Work site environment

  • Canada

    • Tasks

  • Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
  • 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 Brake (Z) Endorsement
  • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

    • Documentation knowledge

  • Accident or incident reports
  • Driver logbook
  • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

    • Type of trucking and equipment

  • Flatbed
  • Tractor-trailer
  • Tractor-trailer B train

    • Transportation/travel experience

  • Long-haul
  • National

    • Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Drug test
  • Medical exam

    • Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver's licence
  • Willing to travel cross-border
  • Willing to travel for extended periods
  • Willing to travel overnight

    • Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Physically demanding
  • Sitting

    • Weight handling

  • Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

    • Own tools/equipment

  • Cellular phone
  • Steel-toed safety boots

    • Personal suitability

  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized

    • Employment terms options

  • Evening

    • Employment terms options

  • Day
  • Weekend

    • Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

    • Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Mileage paid
  • Piece work

Job Details

  • Work arrangement: Not specified
  • Work hours: 40 to 70 hours per week
  • Salary range: $55,000.00 to $65,000.00 annually (to be negotiated)
  • Postal code: B2N6C7

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