At a Glance
- Tasks: Safely transport freight across Vancouver and BC while ensuring top-notch customer service.
- Company: Join a growing transportation team focused on safety and professionalism.
- Benefits: Full-time position with flexible schedules and opportunities for overtime.
- Other info: Encouraging diverse applicants, including Indigenous peoples and visible minorities.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team making a real impact in the transportation industry.
- Qualifications: Valid Class 1 driver's license and recent commercial driving experience required.
The predicted salary is between 60799 - 74309 $ per year.
Location (Start Point): Vancouver, BC
Delivery Area: Local and Regional
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift Schedule: Various
Start Time: Various
We are seeking dependable, safety-focused, and customer-oriented drivers to join our growing transportation team. This role is ideal for professionals who take pride in their work, consistently deliver high-quality service, and can operate safely and professionally in a fast-paced environment while representing the company. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, and women.
Responsibilities:
- Safely operate company vehicles to transport freight across city and local routes.
- Complete deliveries and pickups to customer locations within Vancouver and BC in a safe, timely, and professional manner.
- Operate reefer equipment in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Secure freight using appropriate equipment such as straps, chains, and load bars, ensuring compliance with load-securement standards.
- Transport temperature-controlled goods in accordance with safety and regulatory guidelines.
- Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections of the vehicle, including checking tires, brakes, lights, and cargo securement; promptly report any issues to the maintenance department for timely repairs.
- Accurately complete all required documentation, including e-logs, inspection reports, delivery paperwork, and incident reports.
- Maintain compliance with hours-of-service regulations, safety policies, and company procedures.
- Maintain flexibility to meet operational and customer demands, including variable schedules, overtime, weekends, or overnight runs as required.
Core Requirements (All Driver Roles):
- Valid Class 1 driver's license.
- Bondable and legally eligible to work in Canada.
- Clean CVOR and driver's abstract.
- Verifiable recent commercial driving experience (within the past 3 months to 1 year).
- Strong understanding of road safety regulations, hours of service, and load securement.
- Experience operating commercial vehicles in winter driving conditions.
- Ability to accurately complete eLogs, vehicle inspection reports, and delivery documentation.
- Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs as required.
- Strong customer service and communication skills with a professional, safety-focused approach.
- Minimum 1-5 years of verifiable Class 1 driving experience.
- Strong knowledge of Vancouver and surrounding areas.
- Ability to safely perform hand-bombing, including manual loading and unloading of freight, as required.
Class 1 Truck Driver – Regional in Port Coquitlam employer: Canada Cartage
Canada Cartage System LP is an excellent employer that values reliability and teamwork within its Mississauga location. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities in a supportive work culture that prioritizes safety and efficiency. Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your contributions directly impact our success in the logistics industry.
