Class 1 Driver - Flatbed Truck

CANADA CARTAGE

Class 1 Driver

Job Title: Class 1 Truck Driver – Local and Regional Store Deliveries

Location: Sherbrooke, QC

Duration: Full-time

Salary: $30.00 per hour.

Contact the recruitment department at 438-901-1307!

Description

We are looking for experienced Class 1 truck drivers, offering exceptional customer service, to join our team and manage regional store deliveries. We offer complete training, specialized equipment, and growth opportunities in a renowned company.

Responsibilities

• Drive a Class 1 commercial vehicle safely for local/regional store deliveries
• Perform deliveries, occasionally including the retrieval of merchandise, construction materials (residential and commercial) using a flatbed trailer and mofette. Deliveries are primarily made to construction sites and various retail points, where access can be difficult due to traffic and muddy terrain.
• Secure the merchandise
• Perform precise reverse maneuvers in tight spaces
• Ensure deliveries are made on time while providing quality customer service
• Perform vehicle inspections before and after the trip
• Adhere to all safety regulations and company procedures

Requirements

• Valid Class 1 FM license + minimum of 1 year of experience and impeccable driving record and good criminal background check
• Flatbed experience required and experience with the mofette, a type of truck.
• Comfortable driving in the city and on the highway, tight parking maneuvers and backing into narrow docks
• Excellent customer service skills – friendly, professional, and courteous
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Adherence to company safety rules and service hours

Why work at Canada Cartage?

• 24-hour distribution service presence
• The possibility to return home every day or every week
• A clean and well-maintained fleet.
• Competitive pay
• Supplementary health and dental care and retirement plans
• Paid personal and sick days
• Job stability: full-time, regular hours
• A positive team and a devoted work environment
• A company focused on safety
• Indirect benefits — such as the company phone, uniform and safety boot allowance, and discounts for gym memberships, automotive services, cell phone plans, etc.
• Fun events take place throughout the year, such as summer barbecues and Truck Driver Appreciation Week, which brings us together regularly.
• Named Best Trucking Employer in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022
• Work with a company named by Forbes as « Best Employer in Canada in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 » in the transportation and logistics sector
• Application Process:

We appreciate all individuals expressing interest in this position; however, we will only communicate with candidates selected for an interview.

Before starting with us, we perform a check of your criminal record, education, and professional references.

We are a top employer!

Canada Cartage has been recognized on the Forbes list as one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2022. Canada Cartage has been included in this list for a sixth consecutive year. https://tinyurl.com/yrn5ue54

We have also been recognized for the 8th consecutive year by RH Trucking Canada as one of « Canada’s Best Trucking Employers ». This reinforces Canada Cartage’s reputation as a high-quality employer.

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We are growing! We have also been ranked by Today’s Trucking among the top 10 fleets on the 100 largest truck rental fleets in Canada for 2022. https://hubs.la/Q017bTLd0

Our celebration of our centennial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3S-CtHQhVY

Why is our staff turnover rate among the lowest in Canada? Because we have a good team spirit, regular short-distance trips, and great benefits. Come work with us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpMA1riOzPI

Our Values

Integrity: We conduct our business with honor, honesty, and ethical sense with our employees, the environment, and legal matters. To earn our position, we believe it is necessary to be transparent and trustworthy, respecting a value system based on personal relationships.

Humanity: We are a family-oriented organization. We are attentive and treat others with dignity, courtesy, and respect, whether it be employees, customers, suppliers, or our partners. We are open and transparent.

Responsibility: Accessibility and responsibility towards our staff, our customers, and our customers’ customers, are of the highest importance to us. We maintain high-level two-way communication, offering access to those who have the will and ability to meet the challenges. We take responsibility for our results and our long-term commitments.

Collaboration: We understand that results are the product of a team effort. Within our process, we ensure the collaboration of all of our staff at all levels of service. We adopt a collaborative approach with our customers, sharing responsibility for the success of our activities.

Devotion: Our organization is focused on the needs of employees and customers. We favor an environment where we recruit conscientious and hardworking people who solve problems and have an open and positive attitude towards completing their tasks.

Leadership: Personal leadership means to us being competent and responsible, taking initiative, and having the ability to communicate. Corporate leadership means to us being a leader in the market, and fostering continuous improvement and innovation, while strengthening the capacity of those around us.

Come work with an industry leader!

https://jobs.jobvite.com/canadacartage-fr/ *As a company committed to employment equity, Canada Cartage LP encourages applications from First Nations, people with disabilities, visible minorities, women, and all other protected groups.* *Canada Cartage is committed to meeting the objectives and requirements outlined in the Canadian Accessibility Act (CAA). We are determined to meet the accessibility needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the CAA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodations under the CAA at any point during your job application or employment, please inform your local Human Resources representative.*

Why you will love Canada Cartage

We are a Canadian iconic company that has over 100 years of experience in strengthening the growth and success of businesses in Canada. We provide national specialized fleet solutions, general freight services, transportation management, order processing, and home delivery services. With a national network of terminals and distribution centers, we simplify complex logistics through innovation and technology.

As a company rooted in family values and business spirit, we partner with Canada’s largest brands to create exceptional customer experiences. Since our founding in 1914, we continue to dominate the industry with innovative fleet solutions and a commitment to excellence.