Class 1 Truck Driver - Wood Chips

Class 1 Truck Driver – Wood Chips

Location: Vernon, BC

We are looking for a Class 1 truck driver to join the Sutco Transportation team in Vernon, BC. As part of the Sutherland Group, we value the happiness, success, and growth of our team members and community while delivering industry‑leading services.

• Driver rates:
  Super B – $31.96/hour, Quad – $30.93/hour (before bonuses and other incentives)
• Reliable year‑round, Monday to Friday work that allows you to be home each day
• 24‑hour dispatch team
• Overtime pay after 60 hours worked
• Day/night shift rotation
• Weekend work when available
• Paid chain‑up and wait time
• 4% vacation pay
• Safety & performance bonuses
• Direct deposit pay, twice monthly
• Paid training, state‑of‑the‑art equipment and ISAAC E‑logs
• Funding options for individuals new to the field and for those completing training programs for inexperienced Class 1 drivers

• Pension program with Sutherland Group matching contributions up to 100%, starting at 3%, increasing in graduated increments and topping out at 5% after 8 years.
• Extended health benefits program through a cost‑shared benefits plan
• Confidential Employee Family Assistance Program
• Health & Safety policy & programs
• Banking services – exclusive product offerings for employees and their families when employment conditions are met
• Entry‑level program for new drivers

• Conduct pre‑ and post‑trip inspections on equipment operated, ensuring safety, roadworthiness and regulatory compliance.
• Load and unload wood residual fibre products in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ensure safe transportation of freight by securing goods while loading and unloading.
• Tarp vehicle using manual or auto tarps as available.
• Chain‑up vehicle based on road conditions.
• Complete all electronic records regarding working hours, vehicle status and maintenance records using ISAAC.
• Ensure trucks are left clean and safe at the end of each shift.

• Class 1 Driver’s Licence
• Willingness to perform rotational shift work
• 2 years of trucking experience preferred
• Mountain driving and Super‑B experience preferred
• Acceptable commercial driver’s abstract, based on Sutco’s abstract review policy
• Ability to pass pre‑employment Drug & Alcohol testing

If you think this role is a good fit, we look forward to meeting you. Thank you in advance for your application.

Sutco Transportation specializes in residual, flat‑deck, van freight, logging and heavy‑haul transportation and logistics services. We are dedicated to providing an industry‑leading level of professionalism aimed at meeting the satisfaction, safety and success of our business partners and team members.

Recognized as a Top Fleet Employer, Top Fleet of Distinction and Premium Carrier, Sutco is a leader in safety, innovation and sustainability.

Sutherland Group of Companies is a specialized integrated network of heavy‑industry experts, offering solutions that extend from equipment and logistics to people and safety for high‑performing customers in the civil, forestry, transportation, and marine industries.

For 30 years, we have positioned the Sutherland Group as an industry leader, prioritizing the success of our team members by offering a diversified workplace, competitive compensation plans, benefits, training and ongoing growth opportunities.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage