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Long Haul Truck Driver

Date Posted: June 2, 2026
Closing Date: August 31, 2026
Job Type: Full-time Employment (paid)
Job Category: Transportation
Number of Positions: 5
Job Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Region: NS - HRM
Compensation: $55,000 to $70,000/annually

About the Position

Job Details

  • Location: 140 Horseshoe Lake Dr, Beechville, NS, B3S 0B7
  • Salary: $55,000 to $70,000 annually / 40 to 50 hours per week 
  • Terms of employment: Permanent and Full time: Evening, Night, Day, Weekend
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • Benefits: Health benefits
  • Vacancies: 5

Overview

  • Languages: English
  • Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
  • On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

  • Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
  • Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
  • Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
  • Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
  • Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
  • Receive and relay information to central dispatch
  • Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
  • Transport and handle dangerous goods

Documentation Knowledge

  • Accident or incident reports
  • Bill of lading
  • Dangerous goods occurrence reports
  • Driver logbook
  • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip) Trans-border documentation
  • Trip reports
  • Type of trucking and equipment: Tractor-trailer
  • Communication systems experience
  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
  • Trip recorder (on-board computer)
  • Transportation/travel experience
  • International
  • Long-haul

Additional Information

Security and safety:

  • Valid passport
  • Criminal record check
  • Driver's validity licence check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Drug test
  • Medical exam

Transportation/travel information:

  • Valid driver's licence
  • Willing to travel cross-border
  • Willing to travel for extended periods
  • Willing to travel internationally
  • Willing to travel overnight
  • Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Attention to detail
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Sitting
  • Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment:

  • Cellular phone
  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Gloves

Personal suitability:

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Hardworking
  • Patience

Benefits:

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Mileage paid

Qualifications

Credentials:

  • AZ class license or Class 1 license
  • Air Brakes Endorsement
  • Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

 

About the Company

Laidlaw Carriers Van
140 Horseshoe Lake Drive
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3S 0B7


Phone: 902-717-1356
https://tfi-contrans.truckright.com/careers/position/detail/144

Company Contact

Rodrigo Ozawa
rozawa@laidlawvan.ca
Preferred Contact: Email, Online Application

Documents to be Forwarded

  • Resume

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