Hiring Policy

PURPOSE

KBD Transportation believes that the success of our freight service in the marketplace is a direct result of both the quality and integrity of our employees.  Our employees are our most valuable asset. Therefore, KBD is committed to hiring only the most qualified, and best fit within our team, of available potential employees; making the selection of prospective employees, drivers in particular, of critical importance. 

RESPONSIBILITY

All Recruiters, Safety Managers, and any others involved in the hiring process must be familiar with, and apply, all hiring standards set forth in this policy.

STANDARDS

KBD Transportation’s MINIMUM hiring standard for OFFICE staff require that the applicant:

  • Not possess a criminal record;
  • Be fluent in written and spoken English;
  • Preference will be given to applicants who:
    • Appear to possess a good attitude, cordial personality, and show an eagerness to learn;
    • Have previous trucking industry experience;
    • Possess a minimum of 2 years related experience;
    • Possess a related college diploma or university degree; and
    • An Ability to speak (and write) French.

KBD Transportation’s MINIMUM hiring standards for GARAGE staff require that the applicant:

  • Not possess a criminal record;
  • Be qualified and a possess a current license if the trade position requires one;
  • Preference will be given to those applicants who:
    • Appear to possess a good attitude, cordial personality, and show an eagerness to learn;
    • Have previous trucking industry experience;
    • Possess an A-Z licence;

KBD Transportation’s MINIMUM hiring standards for DRIVERS require that the applicant:

  • Be within the minimum age requirement of 21 and maximum age of 65;
  • Possess a minimum of 2 years verifiable A-Z driving experience;
  • Have 2 or fewer chargeable or preventable accidents with the past 5 years;
  • Demonstrate a pattern of safe driving behavior by having 2 or fewer violations of motor vehicle laws within the last 2 years;
  • Successfully complete a road test examination conducted by a qualified company employee;
  • Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test;
  • Not possess criminal offenses prohibiting entry to the United States;
  • Be knowledgeable of, and be willing to adhere to, all Canadian and U.S. safety regulations including hours of service, allowing for safe and legal job performance;
  • Preference will be given to applicants who:
    • Appear to possess a good attitude, cordial personality, and an eagerness to learn;
    • Possess a FAST card or be willing to apply for FAST status; and
    • Are currently enrolled in or be willing to enroll in the Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities Apprenticeship Program for Tractor Trailer Commercial Drivers.

PROCEDURES

  • All positions will be advertised internally (ie – newsletter, posting), where applicable, and externally (ie – website, newspaper). 
  • A scheduled interview, and a driving test in the case of a potential driver, will be required to determine initial suitability. 
    • GOAL:  To hire an applicant interested in staying with KBD for the LONG TERM. 
    • FIT:  Is the applicant a good fit with the rest of the team?
    • INVESTMENT:  Looking for a long-term investment, someone willing to learn and commit!
  • Before hiring, a minimum of 3 references must be contacted to verify the quality of the applicant.
  • Preference will always be given to internal applicants over external applicants, where applicable.
  • All interviewed applicants will be notified by phone and in writing whether they were successful or not, whereas un-interviewed applicants will only be notified in writing.
  • All new hires will be placed on a 3-month probationary period, during which, their work ethic, ability, and commitment will be analyzed to determine whether they represent a good team fit or not.  If not, the employee will be terminated before reaching the 3-month date.

KBD Transportation’s hiring qualification standards and procedures have been developed to improve the quality of our freight service offering by ensuring that all employees (including drivers) share KBD Transportation’s commitment to values and the goal of operating in a competent, safe, legal, and professional manner.