Driver Finishing Program - Entry Level Cross-Border Truck Driver Training
- Winnipeg, MB, R3H 0T8, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
This program requires a 2-year commitment to Cross-Border Driving. Candidates must hold a MELT Class 1/AZ license, be eligible to work in Canada and be eligible to enter the U.S. If you are interested in a career as a long-haul Driver, please click this link to watch this video which describes the Family Lifestyle of a Professional Driver.
- Required to be on the road 5 to 10 days at a time
- Required to be available for dispatch 24 days a month including, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Required to drive on Highway 17 in Ontario 12 months a year
- Required to sign a 2-year contract
Applicants must meet all the following hiring criteria:
- Must hold a MELT certified Class 1/AZ license, obtained with the last 6 months
- Must live within a one-hour commute of our Winnipeg Terminal.
- Must be eligible to enter the United States and have the necessary border-crossing documents
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must have held a valid Canadian Class 5/G License for a minimum of 1 year
- Have had no preventable accidents within the past year
- Have had no more than two moving violations within the previous two years; this includes speeding, improper moves, seatbelt fines, etc.
- Must be eligible for a FAST card
Only candidates who meet all the criteria listed above will be contacted by a Recruiter.
Are you registered with the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse? Please register/log-in to the Clearinghouse website https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/Register and click Go to login.gov. Please follow the instructions provided.
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Responsibilities
The driver is responsible for long-haul cross-border transportation, requiring them to be on the road for 5 to 10 days at a time. They must remain available for dispatch 24 days a month, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a MELT certified Class 1/AZ license and be eligible for both Canadian employment and U.S. border entry. Applicants must reside within a one-hour commute of the Winnipeg Terminal and maintain a clean driving record.
Skills
- Cross-border driving
- Long-haul trucking
- Highway driving
- Safety compliance
- Border crossing documentation
- Vehicle operation
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Trades
Keywords
- Truck Driver
- Cross-Border
- MELT
- Class 1 License
- AZ License
- Long-haul
- Dispatch
- Winnipeg Terminal
- FAST card
- Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Highway 17
- Safety
- Compliance