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!
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 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!
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 safe, timely local and regional freight pickups and deliveries, including handling freight and providing courteous customer service. Inspect the vehicle, track shipments with handheld devices, maintain accurate transportation records, and coordinate with dispatch, terminal staff, and customers while following safety rules and regulations.
Requirements
A valid Class 3 driver's license with an Air Brake Endorsement, or equivalent licensing for the assigned vehicle, is required, along with a clean driver's abstract and criminal record check. Commercial driving experience, freight handling and scanning experience, route knowledge, safe lifting ability, and a dependable, safety-focused approach are assets or expected capabilities.
Skills
- Safe Truck Operation
- Local And Regional Route Knowledge
- Freight Handling
- Loading And Unloading
- Shipment Verification
- Transportation Documentation
- Pre-Trip And Post-Trip Inspections
- Handheld Scanner Use
- Mobile Device Use
- Customer Service
- Driver Logs And Recordkeeping
- Dispatch Communication
- Time Management
- Independent Work
- Air Brake Operation
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 3 Driver's License
- Air Brake Endorsement
- Straight Truck
- Commercial Driving
- Freight Transportation
- Local Deliveries
- Regional Deliveries
- Freight Handling
- Loading And Unloading
- Shipment Verification
- Transportation Documentation
- Pre-Trip Inspection
- Post-Trip Inspection
- Handheld Scanners
- Mobile Devices
- Driver Logs
- Transportation Records
- Dispatch
- Customer Service
- Safety Compliance
- Transportation Regulations
- Clean Driver's Abstract
- Criminal Record Check
- Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
- Day Shift
- Full-Time
- Permanent