Straight Truck - Class 5
- Bathurst, NB, Canada
Full-time
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Description
Armour Transportation Systems is currently seeking a professional and safety-focused Straight Truck Driver based out of Bathurst, NB. This position is ideal for drivers who enjoy local and regional deliveries while providing exceptional customer service. Drivers will be responsible for the safe and timely pickup and delivery of freight using a straight truck, ensuring shipments are handled professionally and delivered on schedule.
What You'll Do
If you're a motivated commercial driver looking for a stable opportunity with a respected transportation company, we'd love to hear from you. We are committed 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!
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Armour Transportation Systems is currently seeking a professional and safety-focused Straight Truck Driver based out of Bathurst, NB. This position is ideal for drivers who enjoy local and regional deliveries while providing exceptional customer service. Drivers will be responsible for the safe and timely pickup and delivery of freight using a straight truck, ensuring shipments are handled professionally and delivered on schedule.
What You'll Do
- Operate a straight truck in a safe and professional manner.
- Complete scheduled pickups and deliveries within the city and surrounding regions.
- Load, unload, and handle freight safely and efficiently when required.
- Verify shipment details and ensure accurate completion of transportation documentation.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
- Use handheld scanners and mobile devices to track freight movement.
- Provide professional and courteous customer service during pickups and deliveries.
- Maintain accurate driver logs and required transportation records.
- Adhere to all company policies, safety standards, and applicable transportation regulations.
- Communicate effectively with dispatch, terminal personnel, and customers.
- Valid Class 5 driver's license with Air Brake Endorsement (or equivalent licensing required for the assigned vehicle).
- Clean driver's abstract and criminal record check.
- Previous commercial driving experience is considered an asset.
- Strong knowledge of local and regional routes.
- Ability to safely lift, move, and handle freight when required.
- Strong commitment to safety, compliance, and customer service.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Experience with freight handling, scanning equipment, and electronic devices is an asset.
- Reliable, professional, and dependable work ethic.
- Competitive hourly wage, premiums, loyalty and safety bonuses.
- Home daily with a consistent work schedule.
- A fun, fast-paced, and supportive company culture.
- A dispatch team committed to building a partnership with you for long-term success.
- Modern equipment and industry-leading safety programs.
- Opportunity to build a long-term career with one of Atlantic Canada's leading transportation companies.
- Location: Bathurst, NB
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
- Shift: Day Shift
If you're a motivated commercial driver looking for a stable opportunity with a respected transportation company, we'd love to hear from you. We are committed 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!
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Responsibilities
Operate a straight truck to complete scheduled local and regional freight pickups and deliveries safely and on time, handling freight as needed and providing professional customer service. Inspect the vehicle, verify shipments, use scanning devices to track freight, maintain accurate records, and communicate with dispatch, terminal staff, and customers.
Requirements
Applicants need a valid Class 5 driver's license with an Air Brake Endorsement or equivalent, a clean driver's abstract, and a criminal record check. Commercial driving experience and experience with freight handling and scanning equipment are assets; candidates should also have route knowledge, physical ability to handle freight, and a strong commitment to safety and customer service.
Skills
- Safe Commercial Driving
- Freight Handling
- Local and Regional Route Knowledge
- Customer Service
- Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspections
- Transportation Documentation
- Driver Logs and Recordkeeping
- Handheld Scanners
- Mobile Devices
- Time Management
- Communication
- Safety Compliance
- Physical Freight Handling
Benefits
- Competitive Hourly Wage
- Premiums
- Loyalty Bonuses
- Safety Bonuses
- Home Daily
- Consistent Work Schedule
- Modern Equipment
- Safety Programs
- Career Development Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Security & Safety
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Class 5 Driver's License
- Air Brake Endorsement
- Straight Truck
- Commercial Driving
- Freight Transportation
- Freight Handling
- Local Deliveries
- Regional Deliveries
- Pickup and Delivery
- Vehicle Inspections
- Pre-Trip Inspection
- Post-Trip Inspection
- Transportation Documentation
- Driver Logs
- Handheld Scanners
- Mobile Devices
- Freight Tracking
- Customer Service
- Dispatch Communication
- Transportation Regulations
- Safety Compliance
- Route Knowledge
- Clean Driver's Abstract
- Criminal Record Check