Sub-Contractor - Prime Mover Owner Driver

Micway Transport is a family owned and operated business with over two decades of experience within refrigerated transport. We own a modern and well maintained fleet, and we pride ourselves in excellent customer service and high safety standards.                          

We require the services of suitably qualified HC/MC Owner Operators to become part of our team towing our trailers to deliver stock around Canberra / Queanbeyan regions (set rostered runs) to major QSR restuarants on a 2 delivery day model. Paid on a carton rate delivery structure. 14 Day payment terms.

Tasks involved and skills required:

• Truck Driving Operations

• Experience with refrigerated trucks 

• 16 & 18 Pallet Multi-Temp trailers

• All deliveries are tailgated and hand unloaded

• Small percentage unattended deliveries at start of day (due to parking restrictions at some locations)

• Electric Pallet Jack experience advantageous, but not essential

• Delivering chilled and frozen food to major fast food outlets & major retail chains

• Manual handling involves the following:

• Manually transferring boxes from the pallets onto the trolley.

• Pushing trolleys to the storage area inside the store (chilled / frozen / dry areas).

• Manually lift boxes that may weigh anywhere between 1 and 16 kg.

• 7 - 8 deliveries per run on average.

• Compliance with legislative requirements, policies and procedures is a must.

Criteria:

The successful Sub-Contractor must be a OWNER DRIVER (85% of the week) and will possess the following attributes:

• Good business value with a can-do attitude;

• These customers become your customers will be the mindset required

• Understanding of Fatigue Management and Chain of Responsibility

The successful applicants will have the required business knowledge and insurances certificates such as:

• Workers Compensation

•  Public Liability

• Trailer in Control

• Marine (Carriers)

• Vehicle Insurance