Long Haul Truck Driver

About the role

AYR Motor Express Inc is seeking a reliable long‑haul truck driver to transport goods across provincial, national and international routes. The position involves extensive time on the road, handling a variety of cargo, including dangerous goods, while maintaining high standards of safety and customer service.

Key responsibilities

• Load and unload goods and secure cargo for transport.
• Operate straight‑or‑articulated trucks on long‑haul, mountain and cross‑border routes.
• Perform pre‑trip, en‑route and post‑trip inspections and complete all required documentation.
• Address customer complaints or concerns with professionalism.
• Communicate with central dispatch via CB radio and relay cargo, hours of service and fuel consumption data.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods in compliance with regulations.

Required profile

• Secondary school graduation certificate.
• Valid Class 1 (or A) driver’s licence with Air‑Brake (Z) endorsement.
• Willingness to travel cross‑border, overnight and for extended periods.
• Ability to handle heavy loads (up to 45 kg) and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Clean criminal record, driving record and successful drug test.

Required skills

• CB radio communication.
• On‑board trip recorder operation.
• Mountain‑driving expertise.

What we offer

• Dental, health care and vision care plans.
• Group and life insurance, pension plan and bonus opportunities.
• Mileage paid and piece‑work compensation.
• Free parking and required safety equipment (hard hat, steel‑toed boots, safety vest).