Cross-Border Long-Haul Class 1/AZ Driver
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
$1500 Sign on Bonus. Earn an avg. of $7300/month. Get paid every week, on time. This position requires you to be on the road 7-10 days at a time, averaging 10K miles/month.
- Running open-board, Canada/U.S. long-haul
- Freight and destinations will vary based on operational requirements
- Required to drive in B.C. including Highway 1 and Highway 3, 12 months a year
- Assigned unit requires 24 days on the road per month
- Regional freight will be required
- Flexible schedule requiring weekend departures
- Must be able to haul all commodities including meat and alcohol
Candidate Profile:
- Company Driver with a minimum of 12 months tractor-trailer experience
- Must have a valid Class 1/AZ license
- Must be U.S. qualified
- Must have a minimum of 6 months U.S. driving experience
- Must have a minimum of 6 months B.C. Mountain driving experience
- Must be able to work weekends
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. or more, Driver assist is required on occasion
- Reliable, flexible, and punctual
- Strong communication skills
- Values safety
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Responsibilities
The driver is responsible for operating a tractor-trailer on long-haul routes across Canada and the U.S. while maintaining a flexible schedule. Duties include hauling various commodities, performing driver assists, and ensuring safe operation in diverse weather and terrain conditions.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a valid Class 1/AZ license with at least 12 months of tractor-trailer experience and 6 months of U.S. and B.C. mountain driving experience. Applicants must be U.S. qualified, able to lift 50 lbs, and registered with the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Skills
- Tractor-trailer operation
- Long-haul driving
- Mountain driving
- Safety compliance
- Communication skills
- Heavy lifting
- Cross-border logistics
Benefits
- Sign on bonus
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Trades
Keywords
- Class 1/AZ License
- Long-haul
- Cross-border
- Tractor-trailer
- Freight
- Mountain driving
- Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
- Safety
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Bison Transport
- Open-board