Job Description
Midland Transport Limited is currently seeking professional Class 1 Linehaul Truck Driver. The Driver can be based out of Dartmouth, Truro, Sydney, Kentville, and Bridgewater, NS.
As a Linehaul Driver, you'll run longhaul routes from Ontario, U.S. Eastern Seaboard, and through the Maritimes back through Ontario/Quebec. while consistently following company procedures and maintaining high safety standards.
Schedule: Run starts Sunday, takes around five days to complete.
What we offer:
• Canadian miles: $0.582 per mile.
• USA miles paid in CAD: $0.613 per mile.
• Safety and fuel bonus paid quarterly.
• Pick-ups, drops, and wait times are paid (restrictions apply).
• Uniform allowance.
• A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan.
• RRSP matching program (5%)
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs.
• Health & Wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs.
• 3 weeks' paid vacation.
• Ongoing training and advancement possibilities.
• Maternity leave top-up program.
• Please click HERE for our Full Rate Card.
• Running Linehaul between the Maritimes, United States eastern seaboard, and Ontario/Quebec.
• Deliver freight to assigned locations ensuring timely delivery.
• Offload variable shipment weight and handle freight equipment properly and in a safe manner to avoid any damage.
• Communicate efficiently with the central dispatch and customers.
• Operate the tractor trailer in accordance with the safety regulation: company rules while following safety procedures and traffic laws.
• Perform pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspections and oversee all aspects of the truck operation.
• Report any incident, accident, injury or damage in a timely manner.
• Willingness to work linehaul legs into the United States, including New York and New Jersey.
• Education Required: High School or GED.
• Class 1 driver’s license with a minimum of 4 years of safe tractor trailer driving experience in North America required.
• Clean driver’s abstract and criminal search.
• Eligibility to receive a FAST card.
• Eligibility to cross the border with US.
• Familiarity with satellite systems.
• Excellent communication skills, work ethic and reliability.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. using the proper equipment.
• Safety conscious.
• Must have flexibility to work various shifts: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends