About this role
Quill & Kettle Bookkeeping operates a small freight fleet out of Abbotsford, BC, moving paper goods, office supplies and general dry freight between depots and customers across Western Canada. We are hiring entry-level long haul drivers and will train the right person on our trucks, our paperwork and our routes.
A typical run leaves the Fraser Valley yard with a loaded trailer, follows a set route through BC and Alberta, and returns after several days on the road. You will do pre-trip inspections, keep hours of service logged electronically, check in with dispatch at each stop, and handle loading and unloading with dock staff. Most days start early and end when the log book and the delivery schedule say they do.
What you'll be doing
- Pre-trip inspections. Walk around the tractor and trailer each morning, check lights, brakes, tires and load securement, and report defects before leaving the yard.
- Driving. Operate a tractor-trailer on assigned long haul routes under the direction of dispatch, following posted speed limits and hours of service rules.
- Documentation. Keep the electronic log current, complete bills of lading and delivery receipts, and hand paperwork in at the end of each run.
- Load handling. Assist at docks with loading and unloading dry freight, confirm counts against the manifest, and secure the load before departure.
What they're asking for
- Licence. A valid BC Class 1 driver's licence, or the ability to obtain one with our support.
- Experience. None required; we hire people entering the trade and provide on-the-road training with an experienced driver.
- Record. A clean driver's abstract and the ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
- Travel. Willingness to be away from home for several days at a time on routes through BC and Alberta.
What the employer offers
- Training pay. Trainees are paid an hourly rate during their training period before moving onto mileage pay.
- Benefits. Extended health and dental coverage after three months of employment.
- Gear. Company-supplied safety boots, gloves and high-visibility vest, plus a fuel card and paid parking on the road.
About truck driver work in Canada
What the work is
Drivers move freight between depots, warehouses and customers. Long-haul routes run for days or weeks away from home; regional routes return most nights. Canadian fleets run both automatic and manual heavy trucks, and hours of service are strictly regulated and electronically logged, so schedules are enforced rather than flexible.
What employers usually ask for
A provincial Class 1 licence for heavy trucks — or Class 3 for smaller vehicles — a clean commercial driving record, and a current medical fitness certificate. Most employers want two years of verifiable experience and a driver abstract. Cross-border routes may require a passport or a FAST card.
If you are applying from outside Canada
Foreign licences do not transfer directly. You generally have to obtain a Canadian provincial licence, and some provinces require training at an approved school first. Because this is provincial rather than federal, check the rules for the province you are targeting. Insurers often decline drivers without Canadian experience, which is why many newcomers start with a smaller carrier to build a record.