Straight Truck Driver – Courier Owner Operator at Midland Courier

Midland Courier is currently seeking a Straight Truck Driver based in Ottawa, ON . The selected candidate will be a reliable person with a strong work ethic, great and positive attitude and exceptional customer service skills.

Main Role

The successful candidate will handle the loading and unloading of shipments, verify delivery accuracy, and ensure all deliveries are completed in accordance with company procedures. In this role, you will also be responsible for maintaining the vehicle in a safe and clean operating condition and adhering to all traffic laws and safety regulations.

A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and excellent customer service skills are essential for success in this role.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday , with occasional Monday shifts as required. Start and end times may vary based on operational needs. Candidates must be available to start as early as 7:00 a.m. and work until as late as 7:00 p.m. Please note that occasional Mondays may be scheduled as a day off.

What We Offer

• Competitive Hourly rates $52.31
• Excess KM Supplement $0.25/km - over 161 total kms/day on normal delivery route.
• Fuel purchased at authorized by the Company fuel stops will be charged to the Owner Operator at a rate of $0.408 on gasoline or diesel.
• Uniform Allowance of $500 per unit, per year.
• $200 safety bonus per quarter if qualified.
• Ongoing training and advancement possibilities

• Follow the pickup and delivery procedure.
• Load and unload the Straight Truck properly and in a safe manner to avoid damaging packages.
• Accurately process daily pickup and delivery records while ensuring timely deliveries.
• Maintain company equipment standards.
• Listen to and communicate efficiently with the customer.
• Drive and use equipment (Hand Cart) while following safety procedures and traffic laws.
• Work in accordance with the safety regulation, company rules and procedures.
• Report any incident, accident, injury, damage.
• Scheduled start and end times may vary depending on business needs

• Education Required: High School or GED.
• Class G driver’s license with a minimum of 2 years’ safe currier experience required.
• Clean driver’s abstract and criminal search.
• Must have a reliable 5-ton Straight Truck equipped with a rear lift gate and heater/ reefer unit and be no more than eight years old.
• The Straight Truck should be in good condition (Checkups / Maintenance).
• Good communication skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. using the proper equipment.
• Excellent work ethic and reliability.
• Safety conscious.
• The successful applicant would have to brand the vehicle midland logos in green.