A regional freight and parcel carrier in Canada is hiring truck drivers for short-haul and long-haul routes across Ontario, Manitoba, and Alberta. The role covers loaded runs between hubs, customer pickups, and yard moves. The contract is full-time, with day and night runs and weekly rest days. Starting pay sits between CAD 25 and CAD 34 per hour for hourly drivers, or CAD 0.55 to CAD 0.70 per mile for long-haul work, which lines up with the current market rate for Class 1 and Class 3 drivers in Canada.
The fleet runs late-model trucks with sleeper cabs and modern safety tech. The team welcomes both new ticket holders and experienced drivers. Strong drivers can move into trainer, dispatcher, or owner-operator support roles within a year.
Company Overview
The hiring company is a mid-sized carrier with terminals in three provinces. The business handles parcel networks, retail freight, and a small refrigerated line. Each driver gets a fixed dispatcher and a clear weekly plan. The work culture rewards safe driving, on-time delivery, and good paperwork.
Responsibilities
- Plan and run loaded routes between terminals and customers.
- Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections every shift.
- Load and secure freight or check loads done by yard staff.
- Use the in-cab tablet for routing and proof of delivery.
- Keep within hours-of-service rules and log accurately.
- Report incidents, defects, and safety concerns right away.
- Care for the truck, trailer, and yard equipment.
- Provide polite service at pickup and delivery points.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Valid Canadian Class 1 or Class 3 licence as the route requires.
- Clean abstract with no major violations in three years.
- Two years of commercial driving experience preferred.
- Comfort with electronic logging devices and routing apps.
- Basic English for documents and safety briefings.
- Legal right to work in Canada.
- Willingness to take both day and night shifts.
Benefits and Perks
- Strong hourly 15$ or mileage rate with weekly direct deposit.
- Paid loading, waiting, and yard time on hourly runs.
- Health and dental coverage after probation.
- Boot and uniform allowance each year.
- Modern trucks with sleeper cabs on long-haul lanes.
- Paid statutory holidays and vacation accrual.
- Safety bonus paid quarterly to drivers with clean records.
- Clear path to trainer and dispatcher roles.
How to Apply
Send your updated CV and a copy of your driver abstract through the official job listing. State your licence class, preferred lane, and earliest start date. The recruiting team replies to short-listed drivers within seven days to set up a road test.
