Truck Driver, Truck-Trailer – Dove Creek Motor Express

driver in Toronto

Company Description:
Dove Creek Motor Express is a transportation company based in Essex, Ontario, specializing in regional and cross-border freight services with a commitment to environmental sustainability.

Job Details:

  • Location: Essex, ON N8M 3G7
  • Workplace: On site
  • Salary: $25.00 hourly / 40 to 65 hours per week
  • Hours: Full time
  • Employment Type: Permanent employment
  • Schedule: Early morning, Morning, Day
  • Start Date: As soon as possible
  • Vacancies: 2
  • Benefits:
    • Health benefits: Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan
    • Financial benefits: Life insurance
    • Other benefits: Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications Required:

  • Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
  • Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Job Responsibilities:

  • Plan or adjust routes using GPS to minimize fuel consumption and emissions
  • Provide professional customer service
  • Inspect vehicle condition including tires, lights, brakes, and cold storage
  • Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections
  • Communicate with central dispatch
  • Record cargo details, service hours, distance, and fuel usage
  • Transport and handle dangerous goods

Working Conditions:

  • Valid passport, criminal record check, and drug test required
  • Willing to travel cross-border
  • Repetitive tasks and prolonged sitting
  • Weight handling up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
  • Use of personal protective equipment: cellular phone, hard hat, steel-toed boots, safety vest, gloves

Personal Suitability:

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Hardworking
  • Patience

Eligibility:

  • Canadian citizens
  • Permanent residents of Canada
  • Temporary residents with a valid work permit

How to Apply:

  • Email: safety@dovecreekme.com
  • Phone: 519-776-9991 (Between 08:30 a.m. and 04:00 p.m.)
  • Application Deadline: 2025-09-30
  • Include: References attesting experience
  • Screening Questions:
    • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
    • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?