Long Haul Driver jobs

Dependable Truck & Tank Limited is currently seeking an experienced and safety-focused Class 1 Heavy Haul / Long Haul Driver to join our team. This position is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of heavy equipment, oversized loads, tanks, trailers, and specialized equipment throughout Atlantic Canada, Ontario, and occasionally the United States.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience operating tractor-trailer combinations, including lowboy, step-deck, flatbed, and Roll-Tite trailers, and must be comfortable with long-distance travel, load securement, route planning, and customer interaction.

Key Responsibilities:

· Safely operate Class 1 tractor-trailer combinations, including lowboy, step-deck, flatbed, and Roll-Tite trailers.

· Transport heavy, oversized, and specialized loads in compliance with provincial, federal, and company regulations.

· Perform thorough pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections.

· Ensure proper load securement and compliance with permit requirements.

· Coordinate pickups and deliveries while maintaining professional communication with customers, dispatch, and team members.

· Complete all required transportation documentation accurately and on time.

· Plan routes and travel schedules to ensure safe and efficient deliveries.

· Maintain a clean and professional appearance of assigned equipment.

· Comply with all safety policies, hours-of-service regulations, and company procedures.

· Assist with loading, unloading, and other duties as required.

Qualifications:

· Valid Class 1 Driver’s Licence with Air Brake Endorsement.

· Minimum 5 years of commercial tractor-trailer driving experience.

· Previous experience hauling heavy equipment, oversized loads, or specialized freight is required.

· Experience operating lowboy, step-deck, flatbed, or Roll-Tite trailers.

· Clean and current driver's abstract.

· Ability to travel throughout Atlantic Canada, Ontario, and other regions as required.

· Valid Canadian Passport or ability to obtain one for occasional cross-border travel.

· Strong knowledge of load securement regulations and transportation safety requirements.

· Excellent communication and customer service skills.

· Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

· Ability to work independently and safely in a fast-paced environment.

· Basic knowledge of electronic logs and transportation software is considered an asset.

Dependable Truck & Tank Limited was founded in 1975 and remains a family-owned and operated business. Our innovative design and engineering concepts allow us to manufacture highway tankers, trailers, and emergency vehicles to our clients’ specifications.

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Pay: $35.00-$40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Application question(s):

• Do you have a valid Canadian passport?

Experience:

• Truck driving : 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person