Straight Truck Driver - Class 3
- Dartmouth, NS, Canada
Full-time
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Description
Armour Transportation Systems is currently seeking a professional and safety-focused Straight Truck Driver based out ofDartmouth, NS.
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!
Armour Transportation Systems is currently seeking a professional and safety-focused Straight Truck Driver based out ofDartmouth, NS.
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 3 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: Dartmouth, NS
- 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!
More about this job
Responsibilities
Operate a straight truck to complete scheduled local and regional freight pickups and deliveries safely and on time, handling freight as needed. Verify shipments, maintain transportation records, inspect the vehicle, use scanning devices to track freight, and communicate professionally with customers, dispatch, and terminal staff.
Requirements
Applicants need a valid Class 3 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 demonstrate route knowledge, safe freight-handling ability, reliability, and strong customer service.
Skills
- Safe Truck Operation
- Freight Handling
- Local and Regional Route Knowledge
- Customer Service
- Shipment Verification
- Transportation Documentation
- Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspections
- Handheld Scanner Use
- Mobile Device Use
- Driver Log Maintenance
- Communication
- Time Management
- Independent Work
- Class 3 Driver's License
- Air Brake Endorsement
Benefits
- Competitive Hourly Wage
- Premiums
- Loyalty Bonuses
- Safety Bonuses
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Customer Service & Support
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Straight Truck
- Class 3 Driver's License
- Air Brake Endorsement
- Commercial Driving
- Freight Transportation
- Freight Handling
- Local Deliveries
- Regional Deliveries
- Pickup and Delivery
- Vehicle Inspections
- Pre-Trip Inspection
- Post-Trip Inspection
- Handheld Scanners
- Mobile Devices
- Driver Logs
- Transportation Documentation
- Dispatch
- Customer Service
- Safety Compliance
- Transportation Regulations