Armour Transportation Systems is an award-winning, world-class transportation and logistics company. We are a Platinum member of Canada's Best Managed Companies and a Top Fleet Employer.

Founded in the early 1930s, Armour Transportation Systems has grown to be one of the largest trucking carriers in Canada, with 26 terminals, 4,000 pieces of equipment, nine maintenance facilities, over 750,000 square feet of warehouse space, and more than 2,000 team members.

Our vision is to be the dominant gateway between Atlantic Canada and the world, realizing profitable growth through leading transportation and logistics solutions, global partnerships, exceptional employees, and strategic acquisitions.

Armour Transportation Systems is looking for a Trip Assistant based out of our Moncton, NB location.  

Position Overview: The Trip Assistant plays a key role in ensuring the smooth movement of equipment and freight by coordinating with business partners, terminals, and customers. This role requires strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication to support multimodal transit planning and compliance with safety measures. Working in a fast-paced environment, the Trip Assistant is responsible for managing operational tasks, tracking shipments, and ensuring drivers have the necessary information to complete their routes successfully.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with safety measures and operational procedures.
• Collaborate professionally with business partners, terminals, and customers to remove barriers in freight movement.
• Work closely with various departments to optimize equipment utilization, including asset and chassis management, while avoiding detention costs.
• Perform multimodal transit planning, considering all transportation modes (road, vessel, etc.).
• Provide solutions to optimize transit corridors for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with drivers, ensuring they have all necessary paperwork and information.
• Coordinate with steamship lines, Oceanex, CN, and CP to track shipments and address left-behind units.
• Handle billing, RV creation, and other administrative tasks as needed.
• Identify and communicate operational improvement opportunities to relevant teams.
• Manage and prioritize transit duties based on business needs.
• Respond promptly to correspondence and voicemails within agreed timelines.
• Participate in pre-scheduled meetings, training sessions, and company events (e.g., transition meetings, daily reviews, and safety meetings).
• Plan and coordinate vacation coverage with drivers and provide supervisors with visibility updates.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Multimodal Operations Manager based on business requirements.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess situations and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
• Self-motivated with strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously at a high level.

Working Conditions:

• Fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
• Must be flexible to work shifts as required, covering operational gaps.
• Frequent interaction with customers and drivers via email, satellite, and phone.

Technical Skills:

• Dispatch experience and familiarity with the TruckMate system (an asset).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) for reporting and documentation.
• Strong typing and computer skills.

Why Join Armour?

At Armour Transportation Systems, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety and professional growth. As a Driver Trainer, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the success and development of our drivers while ensuring compliance and excellence in all operations.

If you’re passionate about safety, skilled in driver education, and ready to contribute to a leading transportation company, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now to join our team and drive your career forward!

Employment Equity

Armour Transportation Systems is committed to the principles of employment equity. The purpose of employment equity is to ensure that no person is denied employment opportunities or benefits for reasons unrelated to ability.

Armour Transportation Systems welcomes applications from Indigenous peoples, African Canadians and other racially visible persons, persons with disabilities, and women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your expression of interest for this position.

For candidates who require accommodation for disabilities through the application and hiring process, please contact us at hiring@armour.ca or 506-857-0205 to access support.

Armour Transportation Systems has adopted Good Manufacturing Practices and a Quality Management Program to guide and improve our daily operations. All employees will be trained on these programs through our online training platform.