Jobs in the trucking industry

by Stacy Dunn

Bulk Carriers (P.E.I.) Limited is a family-owned and operated long-haul refrigerated transport company that has operated on PEI since 1973. They carry customers’ freight across North America.

Job opportunities

• Long-haul Truck Drivers to go across Canada and the US
• Heavy Duty Mechanics (Red Seal certification)
• Truck Wash Technicians to work at the sister company, Jack’s Truck Wash

Operations department

“We are looking for Dispatchers in our Operations department,” says Ben Morrison, who is with the Human Resources team. “They work with the Truck Driver assigning and coordinating loads.

“We are also looking for Customer Service Representatives, who make sure our customers’ needs are met.”

New incentive for Truck Drivers

Kim Jamieson, who is with the Human Resources team, says their pay package has changed. “Within the last year we changed from a mileage pay package to a by-hour pay package. To our knowledge, we are the only trucking company in Atlantic Canada offering this incentive.

“A few companies in Ontario offer this, and we feel we are breaking the mold in this region. It’s been working great for us in recruiting Drivers who want better pay and better hours. They feel less stress about recording mileage, and they are being paid when they are on duty.”