Employment Opportunity Long Haul Truck Drivers Needed!! 

Employment Opportunity Long Haul Truck Drivers Needed!! 

by | Mar 14, 2024 | Career Board

Employment Opportunity
Long Haul Truck Drivers Needed!! 

Epic Trails Ltd. located at Bay 21, Railside Drive, Lethbridge County, AB, T1J 5C3 is looking for four (4) Long Haul
Truck Drivers (NOC: 73300).

Employer: Epic Trails Ltd.

Work location: Bay 21, Railside Drive, Lethbridge County, AB, T1J 5C3 & Various routes in Canada – AB (Banff-
Jasper-Rocky Mountain House Region, Calgary Region, Camrose-Drumheller Region, Edmonton Region, Red Deer
Region, Lethbridge-Medicine Hat Region), BC (all Regions except Nechako Region, North Coast Region and
Northeast Region), SK, MB and USA.

Vacancies: 4 Vacancies

Salary:  $33.00 – $34.00 Hour for 40 -60 Hours / Week

Benefits: Health benefits: health care plan and dental plan after 3 months of employment; Financial benefits: Life
insurance after 3 months of employment, year-end safety bonus; Subject to wage increase and incentives.

Terms of employment: Permanent, Full time.

Start date: As soon as possible

Employment conditions: Early morning, morning, day, evening, weekend.

Languages: English

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience: Experience an asset

Personal Suitability: reliability, organized, judgment, team player

Credentials: Driver’s license (Class 1 or A); Air brake endorsement (Z)

Transportation/Travel Information: Willing to travel cross-border, Willing to travel for extended periods, Valid driver’s license

Security and Safety: Valid passport, Medical exam, Driving record check (abstract), Drug test, Criminal record check, Driver’s validity licence check

Own Tools/ Equipment: Cellular phone, Steel-toed safety boots

Tasks:
Hauling commodities throughout Canada and the United States; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo;
Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Perform break adjustments; Perform emergency roadside
repairs; Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption; Perform pre-trip, en
route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires,
lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Load and unload goods; Perform preventive maintenance;
Mountain driving expertise.

Documentation knowledge: Driver logbook, Bill of lading, Maintenance and repair reports, Accident or incident reports, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route,
post-trip), Trans-border documentation.

Communication systems experience: Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment.

Weight Handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Transportation/travel experience: International, National, Local, Long-Haul

Work Setting: various locations.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Physically demanding, attention to detail, repetitive tasks, handling heavy loads, sitting for extended periods of time.

Underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply: Persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada.

How to apply 

By email: epictrails2017@gmail.com

 

The Erb Group

The Erb Group

by | Mar 4, 2024 | Bronze Members, Corporate Members

 

The Erb Group of Companies is a leading refrigerated transportation carrier in the food industry, providing service across North America.
The Erb Group is known for its commitment to family and community initiatives.
The Erb Group has earned recognition as ‘2023 Best Fleets to Drive For and ‘ 2022 Top Fleet Employers.

Sherry Mossman – Director

Sherry Mossman – Director

by | Feb 27, 2024 | Board of Directors

SHERRY MOSSMAN takes a vision and makes it reality though strategic development, while intuitively bringing together opportunities that drive business advantage.  She is currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at Northern Resource Trucking, head office located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

She earned her Executive Management at Smith School of Business at Queen’s University, as well as Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

Sherry has served as the Senior Vice President at Doepker Industries, Vice President Operation Breadner Trailer and Vice President Central Canada at Trailer Wizards.  With over 20 years of experience, excellent service, deep expertise, and core values of family, integrity and service are at the root of every customer experience that drives her passion for betterment in the industry.

These core values are what Sherry has applied to her work within the organization and in the communities they serve.  Sherry supports and participates in local charitable events and initiatives that give back to those in need.  She works with colleagues and peers across the transportation industry to strive for a strong community that represents the best of those values.  In her personal world, she enjoys spending time with her family, refereeing hockey, and playing competitive softball.

From across Canada, Sherry was born and raised in Nova Scotia, lived in Edmonton for 20 years, the GTA for 7 years and moved to the Saskatoon 1.5 years ago.  Over the past 20 years, she has strongly dedicated her skills and experience in the transportation business, its development and profile within the industry across the country.

Mentorship Award

Mentorship Award

by | Jan 19, 2024 | Announcement

Effective mentoring involves getting to know a mentee's personal strengths and future goals, then providing tailored advice and encouragement. This award recognizes the value of mentoring and the positive impact of strong mentoring relationships on individual mentees within the trucking industry. In addition, this award recognizes the future leaders for their interpersonal skills,  and effectiveness in working with individuals of diverse backgrounds and levels of experience.

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