Nightly Switch Truck Driver-Class 1A

J&R Hall Transport Inc. is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated trucking company that has been serving customers across Canada for more than 70 years. With terminals in Ayr, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Winnipeg, and Saskatoon, we provide expedited LTL and FTL transportation services nationwide. J&R Hall has earned one of the highest Carrier Safety Ratings ever awarded in Canada. Fewer than 0.5% of carriers in Canada have ever achieved an Excellent Safety Rating, and we are proud to be among them. We have also been recognized as a Top Fleet Employer of Distinction by Trucking HR Canada for 10 consecutive years. We are currently seeking Nightly Switch Truck Driver – Class 1A to join our team based in Calgary, Alberta. What the Job Looks Like: This position runs from Tuesday PM to Sunday. A switch driver position is a scheduled linehaul run, moving freight between terminals. The driver has designated switch points and exchanges trailers with another switch driver to support our operation across Western Canada. In this position, the driver departs Calgary on Tuesday evenings and operates to Last Spike, BC, where freight and equipment are exchanged before returning to Calgary. This switch run continues Tuesday through Thursday. On Friday night, the driver completes a full trip from Calgary to Abbotsford, BC, and on Saturday returns from Abbotsford to Calgary. Upon completion of the Saturday return trip, the driver is off duty from arrival in Calgary until the start of the next scheduled shift on Tuesday evening. In this role, you can expect to: Safely operate company equipment while adhering to all regulatory and company safety requirements, including completing electronic logs, vehicle inspections, and required documentation Coordinate schedules and responsibilities with driving partner, to maximize productivity and compliance within Hours of Service regulations Monitor trip progress and proactively identify solutions to minimize delays and maintain delivery schedules. Transport LTL dry freight, including TDG shipments requiring placards Ensure freight is properly secured, protected, and delivered intact and on time. Verify freight against shipping documents and obtain required delivery confirmations and customer signatures. Communicate effectively with dispatch, customers, and fellow switch drivers to support operational efficiency Report equipment, maintenance, safety, or delivery issues as required Provide professional customer service at customer locations The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Valid Class 1A Driver's License Minimum 1 Year of Verified Class 1A driving experience Experience with LTL, including proper load securement skills. Experience using Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) A strong commitment to safety and professionalism A clean driver's abstract & criminal record Strong written and verbal English communication skills Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. when required A positive attitude and willingness to assist where needed Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and participate in a random testing program Why Drive for J&R Hall? Competitive pay package Bi-weekly pay by direct deposit At J&R Hall, our drivers are employees and are paid directly through our company payroll system. We do not participate in or support Driver Inc. Fuel Efficiency Bonus Program Safety Bonus Program Driver Referral Program Extended Health & Dental Coverage Vision Care Life & Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Group RRSP with employer contributions of up to $1,500 annually Stable year-round work Flexible time off Driver appreciation events and giveaways Company-branded apparel Family-oriented company culture Modern Equipment & Amenities Clean, well-maintained fleet Late-model Freightliner and International tractors (5 years old or newer) Late-model 53' high-cube dry van and heater trailers (10 years old or newer) Air ride suspension and disc brakes Bunk Heaters, Fridges, Microwaves and Inverters provided…

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