Local City 5-ton P&d Owner Operator

2 weeks ago


Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Van-Kam Freightways Full time
We are currently hiring for a 5-Ton Owner Operator out of our Nanaimo terminal. It is a full-time position, Mondays to Fridays. Drivers report to the Terminal Manager.

Position Details:

  • Local city LTL deliveries and pickups in Nanaimo and surrounding areas
  • Various tractortrailer combinations
  • Travel between Nanaimo terminal and customer facilities within service area
  • Competitive rates, excellent benefits
  • Have P&D experience for a minimum of 1 year
  • Be an owner of a 5Ton or Day Cab Truck
  • Be comfortable operating a handheld computer device.
We offer above average rates and excellent benefits package.


We thank you for your interest in Van Kam; however, only those being considered will be contacted regarding an interview.


Why Work for Van Kam?
There is a reason over 30% of our staff have been with us for more than 10 years
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Work-life balance. We treat our customers like friends and our employees like family. As a family-owned company, we understand the importance of work-life balance which is why we offer competitive time-off benefits and commit to providing a balanced schedule for our drivers - so they can spend less time on the road and more time with the ones they love.
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Competitive wages. We offer competitive wages and are committed to staying competitive within our industry.
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Development. True to our values, we are committed to helping our employees succeed. Whether it is through career growth and advancement opportunities or investing in your training and education, we are here to support you along the way.
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We care about the things that matter to you. We regularly send out surveys to our employees to understand their experiences and learn how we can make their time at work better. We work hard to have an open-door management policy and cultivate an environment that welcomes and supports new ideas and ways of doing things.
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Make a difference. Trucking is vital to our communities. Here at Van Kam, we serve a broad range of industries from forestry and mining to retail, food, and auto. Come to work every day knowing you are making a difference and contributing to our purpose of uniting communities and improving lives.
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Giving Back. Van Kam supports over 25 non-profit organizations and local charities each year through both financial contributions and volunteer efforts. We also match employee donations up to $150 per employee per year to ensure we can support the organizations that matter to _you_.
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Environmental Sustainability. We have Green Initiative programs to limit our carbon footprint which include things like governing road speeds to reduce fuel consumption, equipping new tractors with clean emissions technology and investing in technology to limit paper use, just to name a few

Job Location
Nanaimo, BC

  • Our Story_
  • Our Purpose_
Our purpose is to unite communities and improve lives. It's the root of what makes us tick and is central to our actions.

Whether it's our employees, customers, or the citizens within the communities we serve, we have a lasting impact on their lives, and it is "why" we exist.


  • Our Values_
Develop, Care, Achieve

  • In order to unite communities and improve lives we need a team of talented and dedicated individuals. Are you one of them? If so, we want to hear from you_
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