Job Description

Since 1945 - Family owned and operated - Eassons Transportation Group is headquartered in Kentville NS, with terminals in Coldbrook, NS, Sydney, NS, Albany, PEI, Moncton, NB, Mount Pearl, NL, Belleville, ON and Mississauga, ON. Eassons operates approximately 325 trucks and employs over 500 people. Eassons Transportation Group provides dry and temperature controlled TL/LTL services across Canada and the United States.



Location

Kentville, NS

B4N 3V7



Workplace information

On site



Salary

$63,500 to 89,500 annually (To be negotiated) / 40 to 50 hours per Week

Minimum wage is guaranteed



A DRIVER WITH ONE YEAR OF EXPERIENCE IS PAID $0.285 PER TRUCK MILE DRIVES CAN EXPECT APPROXIMATELY 5,000 MILE PER WEEK FIND OUR NOVEMBER 2024 PAY GRID HERE - https://eassons.com/sites/default/files/EASSONS%20Team%20Driver.pdf


Terms of employment

Permanent employment, Full time

Day, Early Morning, Evening, Morning, Night, Weekend



Starts

As soon as possible



Benefits

Health benefits, Long term benefits



OTHER BENEFITS OF JOINING EASSONS TRANSPORT:

Paid weekly + Overtime Extra Pick/Drop Paid Benefits package with life insurance starting immediately Virtual Health Care, with 24-hour access Recognition, Reward, and Wellness Programs, including pay for a Clean Level-1 Inspection Late-model equipment (Auto-shifts available) Some of the best 24/7 support staff in the industry


Vacancies

10 vacancies



Languages

English



Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate



Experience

1 year to less than 2 years



HOWEVER, CONTACT US TODAY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW CLASS 1 DRIVERS AND THOSE LOOKING TO BECOME CLASS 1 DRIVERS. WE OFFER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR DRIVERS OF ALL LEVELS LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING CAREER IN TRUCKING.



On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.



Work setting

Various locations



Tasks

Professionalism in customer service Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy Load and unload goods Operate and drive Class 1 or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment Perform brake adjustments 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


Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement, Defensive Driving Course, Driver's License (Class 1 or A), Forklift Operator Certification, Professional Driver Improvement Certificate, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate



Documentation knowledge

Accident or incident reports, Bill of lading, Driver logbook, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), Trans-border documentation, Trip reports



Type of trucking and equipment

Refrigerated Tractor-trailer



Communication systems experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment, Trip recorder (on-board computer)



Transportation/travel experience

Long-haul



Security and safety

Valid passport, Basic security clearance, Criminal record check, Driving record check (abstract), Drug test



Transportation/travel information

Drive manual transmission vehicle, Valid driver's licence, Willing to travel cross-border, Willing to travel for extended periods, Willing to travel internationally, Willing to travel overnight



Work conditions and physical capabilities

Attention to detail, Physically demanding, Sitting



Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)



Own tools/equipment

Cellular phone, Steel-toed safety boots



Personal suitability

Efficient interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Judgement, Organized, Reliability, Team player



Benefits

Health benefits - Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan, Paramedical services coverage, Vision care benefits



Financial benefits

Bonus, Group insurance benefits, Life insurance, Mileage paid, Pension plan, Piece work



Long term benefits

Long-term care insurance



By email

jobs@eassons.com



Online

https://eassons.truckright.com/eassons

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all equity groups. If you are a member of one of the equity groups you are encouraged to self-identify on your cover letter or your resume.