Owner Operator - Class 1 P&D

JOB DESCRIPTION

Midland Transport is currently seeking professional Class 1 P&D Owner Operator based in Kentville, NS.

In this role, you will operate a tractor‑trailer to complete scheduled local routes, ensuring timely, accurate, and professional service to our customers.

Schedule: Monday to Friday (10:00 - 20:00)

What We Offer:

• Competitive Hourly rates $59.28

• Fuel purchased at authorized by the Company fuel stops will be charged to the Owner Operator at a rate of $0.408.

• Uniform Allowance

• Safety and fuel bonus paid quarterly

• Ongoing training and advancement possibilities

• Please click HERE for our Full Rate Card.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver freight to assigned locations ensuring timely delivery

• Offload variable shipment weight and handle freight equipment properly and in a safe manner to avoid any damage

• Communicate efficiently with dispatch and customers

• Operate the tractor trailer in accordance with the safety regulation: company rules while following safety procedures and traffic laws

• Perform pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspections and oversee all aspects of the truck operation

• Report any incident, accident, injury or damage in a timely manner

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a reliable Tractor Truck no older than eight years

• Education Required: High School or GED

• AZ driver's license with a minimum of 3 years of safe tractor trailer driving experience required

• Clean driver's abstract and criminal search

• Excellent communication skills, work ethic and reliability.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. using the proper equipment.

• Safety conscious.

• Must have flexibility to work various shifts: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends.

ABOUT US

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

ABOUT THE TEAM

At Midland, we're not just moving freight - we're building the next generation of transportation. We've been one of the most trusted carriers in Canada and the United States for over 55 years. We are driven by superior quality service, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. We're investing in technology to deliver measurable customer-focused solutions, and we're also committed to sustainability and growth.

Joining Midland means becoming part of a dynamic company that values safety, continuous improvement, and results. Our employees are the driving force behind our success, and we're proud to foster a workplace where talent thrives, ideas are valued, and careers are built for the long haul. Whether on the road or in a service centre or office, every Midland employee helps build lasting relationships with our customers. We're looking for motivated and skilled people who want to contribute to our high-performing team and be part of a business that is growing, evolving, and setting the standard in transportation and logistics.

Let's drive success together.