Class 1 Truck Driver - Kamloops, Canada - Arrow Transportation Systems Inc.

Description

Overview:

In Business since 1919 and still growing, Arrow is a leader in bulk commodity hauling, reload operations, freight management, logistics, consulting, and technology with operations throughout Canada and the U.S.

We are looking for professional truck drivers to join us and become part of our Arrow family. Reporting to the Kamloops Division our Drivers can live and work in Kamloops, Armstrong, Merritt, and 100 Mile House.

Great people work here


Arrow Transportation Awards:
BC's Top Employers for 2024

Top Fleet Employer of Distinction for 2023 for 5+ Years

Best of Kamloops, Gold in Trucking for 2023

For more information please visit Arrow Careers


We Offer:

Competitive Pay:
$73,500 - $100,000 annually

Pension:
$2.34 per hour (approx. $5600 per year)
Full Benefits including dental, life insurance, pharmaceutical, vision care, chiropractor, massage, EAP, and more
Paid in truck orientation
Year round work
New equipment
Direct deposit pay
Home every day
Trucks are double shifted

Out of Country applicants need not apply.

As advocates of equal opportunity, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We firmly believe that diversity fosters innovation and contributes to the success of Arrow.


Responsibilities:

As an Arrow wood fibre driver, you are always close to home Our drivers haul wood fibre locally in B train trailers.

Wood fibre is mainly comprised of wood chips, but we also haul sawdust and hogfuel. You will travel on various highways in the Interior of BC (ie. Hwy - Coquihala, Hwy 5, and Hwy 97).

Oversee cargo handling and secure loads, including equipment preparation, application of safe practices, compliance with applicable Acts and Regulations.
Perform pre and post and en route trip inspections on equipment operated, ensuring safety, roadworthiness and regulatory compliance.

Comply with applicable legislation including safe operation, load securement, driver's hours of service, occupational health and safety, transportation of dangerous goods, and weights and dimensions.

Record, Maintain and Check all relevant paperwork (i.e. bill of lading,) and documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.

Operate equipment such as truck cab computers, 2 way radios, and telephones to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.

Complete electronic logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status.
Ensure that all customers, co-workers and the public are dealt with professionally and with respect.

You Possess:
A positive attitude
Class 1 truck driver's license
Driver's abstract with no suspensions
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
At least two job references
B train experience is an asset
Mountain driving experience is an asset

With Arrow you are always close to home