Class 1 Flat Deck Driver
- MB, Canada
$26.27 CAD / hour
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- $26.27 CAD / hour
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Original job description
Class 1 Flat Deck Driver – Canada-Wide Routes
We are currently hiring experienced Class 1 Flat Deck Drivers for permanent, full-time opportunities operating throughout Canada. This position is ideal for drivers who are comfortable being on the road for extended periods and have hands-on experience securing and transporting flat-deck freight.
Compensation
- Approximately $90,000 annually, depending on mileage and hours worked
- $0.59 per mile while driving
- $26.27 per hour for on-duty, non-driving work
- Permanent, ongoing position
Schedule
- Drivers are typically on the road for 7–10 days at a time
- Routes vary and operate throughout Canada
Responsibilities
- Complete flat-deck freight pickups and deliveries safely and efficiently
- Secure freight using tarps, straps, chains and other required equipment
- Hook and unhook trailers, including operating landing gear
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and load checks
- Complete shipping documents and required driver paperwork
- Maintain accurate hours-of-service logs
- Report vehicle defects, incidents and traffic violations
- Provide professional and friendly service to customers
- Follow all transportation and workplace safety procedures
Requirements
- Valid Class 1 or AZ driver’s licence
- Minimum one year of flat-deck driving experience
- Clean driver’s abstract in good standing
- Must own and maintain a late-model tractor that meets company requirements
- Comfortable with tarping, chaining and strapping freight
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Willing and able to travel throughout Canada
- Strong communication and customer-service skills
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs
- Ability to push or pull up to 100 lbs
- Comfortable climbing into a truck cab or trailer several times per day
- Able to perform regular tarping, chaining and load-securement duties
If you are an experienced flat-deck driver looking for consistent, permanent work and Canada-wide routes, apply today with your resume and an updated driver’s abstract.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Flat Deck Driver at Staffmax will haul flat-deck freight across Canada, secure loads and complete the paperwork and logs. The driver will also inspect the truck, report defects and provide friendly service to customers.
Requirements
Staffmax needs a valid Class 1 or AZ licence, at least one year of flat-deck driving experience and a clean driver's abstract. Candidates must own a late-model tractor that meets company requirements and be comfortable tarping, chaining and strapping freight.
Skills
- Flat-deck freight hauling
- Load securement
- Tarping
- Chaining
- Strapping
- Trailer hook-up and landing gear operation
- Pre-trip and post-trip inspection
- Hours-of-service logging
- Shipping documentation
- Defect and incident reporting
- Customer service
- Independent work
- Heavy vehicle operation
Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
Keywords
- flat deck
- flatbed
- Class 1
- AZ licence
- truck driver
- long haul
- Canada-wide
- tarping
- chaining
- strapping
- load securement
- hours of service
- ELD logs
- pre-trip inspection
- freight
- trucking
- owner operator
- driver's abstract
Seniority
Mid level
Licences and certifications
- Class 1
- AZ
Tools
- tractor
- flat-deck trailer
- landing gear
- tarps
- straps
- chains
Own vehicle
Yes