Class 1 (Highway Driver - Days)
- Truro, NS, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum 2 years previous tractor-trailer experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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Description
Job Title: Class 1 (Highway Driver)
Department: Operations
Division: LineHaul (Highway)
Job Summary
Armour Transportation Systems is currently seeking a professional and safety-focused Class 1 Highway Driver based out of Truro, NS.
This position is ideal for drivers who enjoy consistent highway work and a predictable schedule. Drivers will operate a tractor-trailer on a dedicated day run, transporting freight between Moncton and a designated terminal location before returning to Moncton.
What You'll Do
If you’re a motivated Class 1 driver looking for a stable day shift opportunity with a respected company, we’d love to hear from you. We arecommitted to fair hiring practices and providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process.
Please submit your application by clicking on the "Apply Now" button below and start your journey with Armour!
Job Title: Class 1 (Highway Driver)
Department: Operations
Division: LineHaul (Highway)
Job Summary
Armour Transportation Systems is currently seeking a professional and safety-focused Class 1 Highway Driver based out of Truro, NS.
This position is ideal for drivers who enjoy consistent highway work and a predictable schedule. Drivers will operate a tractor-trailer on a dedicated day run, transporting freight between Moncton and a designated terminal location before returning to Moncton.
What You'll Do
- Operate a Class 1 tractor-trailer in a safe and professional manner.
- Complete scheduled linehaul runs between Truro and designated terminal locations.
- Ensure on-time pickup and delivery of freight.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
- Maintain accurate driver logs and required transportation documentation.
- Adhere to all company policies, safety standards, and applicable transportation regulations.
- Communicate effectively with dispatch, terminal personnel and customers.
- Valid Class 1 driver's license.
- Minimum 2 years previous tractor-trailer experience.
- Clean driver's abstract and criminal record check.
- Strong knowledge of local and regional routes.
- Strong commitment to safety, compliance, and customer service.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Reliable, professional, and dependable work ethic.
- Experience with freight handling, handbombing and scanning equipment is an asset.
- Competitive hourly wage, premiums, loyalty and safety bonuses.
- Consistent and predictable night-shift schedule.
- A fun, fast-paced, and supportive company culture.
- A dispatch team committed to building a partnership with you for long-term success.
- Opportunity to build a long-term career with one of Atlantic Canada's leading transportation companies.
- Location: Truro,NS
- Employment type: Full time, Permanent.
- Shift: Mon - Fri (5 AM to finish)
If you’re a motivated Class 1 driver looking for a stable day shift opportunity with a respected company, we’d love to hear from you. We arecommitted to fair hiring practices and providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process.
Please submit your application by clicking on the "Apply Now" button below and start your journey with Armour!
More about this job
Responsibilities
Operate a Class 1 tractor-trailer on scheduled linehaul routes, ensuring safe, timely freight pickup and delivery. Complete vehicle inspections and required documentation, follow company policies and transportation regulations, and communicate with dispatch, terminal staff, and customers.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a valid Class 1 driver's license, have at least two years of tractor-trailer experience, and provide a clean driver's abstract and criminal record check. Strong route knowledge, safety and compliance awareness, customer service, independence, and reliability are required; freight handling, handbombing, and scanning experience are assets.
Skills
- Class 1 Tractor-Trailer Operation
- Safe Driving
- Highway Driving
- Freight Transportation
- Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspections
- Driver Logs and Transportation Documentation
- Route Knowledge
- Time Management
- Dispatch Communication
- Customer Service
- Freight Handling
- Handbombing
- Scanning Equipment
Benefits
- Competitive Hourly Wage
- Premiums
- Loyalty Bonuses
- Safety Bonuses
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Class 1 Driver's License
- Tractor-Trailer
- Linehaul
- Highway Driving
- Freight Transportation
- Pre-Trip Inspection
- Post-Trip Inspection
- Driver Logs
- Transportation Documentation
- Transportation Regulations
- Safety Compliance
- Route Knowledge
- Dispatch
- Customer Service
- Freight Handling
- Handbombing
- Scanning Equipment
- Driver's Abstract
- Criminal Record Check