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Long haul truck driver
Job in
Truro, Nova Scotia, B2N, Canada
Listed on 2026-02-18
Listing for:
Contrans Flatbed Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-18
Job specializations:
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Transportation
Truck Driver, Transportation Logistics, Driver, Fleet Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- 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
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