Class 1 Driver

Shift: Monday to Saturday (6-day schedule, but 5 working days per week)

Start Times: Start times between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. (day shift) or between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. (evening shift)

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Description:

We are looking for experienced Class 1 truck drivers who provide exceptional customer service to join our team and handle regional in-store deliveries. We offer full training, specialized equipment, and growth opportunities within a well-known company.

• Safely operate a Class 1 commercial vehicle for regional in-store deliveries
• Perform tight-space parking maneuvers with precision
• Ensure on-time deliveries while providing quality customer service
• Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Comply with all safety regulations and company procedures
• Deliver products to various retail locations within the Greater Montreal area
• Ensure “dock to dock” delivery or unload pallets using an electric pallet jack in grocery stores and retail outlets (reefer or dry van trailer)

• Valid Class 1 license + minimum of 3 years of experience
• Comfortable driving in city and highway conditions, tight parking maneuvers, and backing into narrow docks
• Ability to lift loads up to 23 kg (50 lbs) regularly
• Excellent customer service skills – friendly, professional, and courteous
• Clean driving record and must be willing to undergo a satisfactory background check
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends if needed
• Compliance with company safety rules and hours of service regulations

• Dedicated 24-Hour Dispatch Coverage
• Home daily or weekly
• Modern, clean Fleet
• Competitive pay
• Extended health and dental, retirement plans
• Paid personal days and sick days
• Stability; full time, steady hours
• Positive team, hard-working atmosphere
• Safety-oriented companyli>
• Perks - such as company phone, uniform/safety boots allowance and discount programs for gym memberships, auto services, cell phone plans, etc.
• Fun events throughout the year, like summer barbeques and driver-appreciation week that regularly bring us together.
• Awarded as a Top Fleet Employer in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022
• Come work with a company named “Canada’s Best Employer 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022” in Transportation & Logistics by Forbes

We would like to thank all those expressing an interest in this position; however, only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Before you start with us, we will conduct a criminal record check, verify your education, and check your references.

Canada Cartage has been recognized on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers 2022. This is the sixth straight year that Canada Cartage has been included on this list.

We’ve also been recognized for the 8th year in a row by Trucking HR Canada as one of Canada’s “Top Fleet Employers”. This serves to reinforce Canada Cartage’s reputation as an employer of high quality.

We’re growing! We have also been ranked in the top 10 of Today’s Trucking top 100 ranking of Canada’s largest for-hire truck fleets for 2022. (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./Q017bTLd0

Integrity: We conduct our business with honour, honour, ethics with our people, the environment and legal matters. We believe in being transparent and trustworthy, respecting the traditional “handshake” value system and earning our way in.

Humanity: We are a family minded organization, caring for people and treating them with dignity, decency and respect, be it employees, customers, suppliers or our partners. Open door policy and dealings is our way.

Accountability: Accountability and accessibility to our staff, customers and our customers’ customers is of utmost importance to us. We enable a high level of two-way communication, providing access to people who will deal with issues and have the willingness to resolve things. We will be relied on and held accountable for our results and our long term commitments.

Collaboration: We understand that results are the product of a team effort. As part of our process, we ensure collaboration with all our staff at all levels in all roles across departmental lines. With our customers, we use a…