Cross-Border Long-Haul Owner-Operator
- Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, T8H 2J6, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
$3000 Sign on Bonus. Earn an avg. of $16.5K/month. Get paid on time. Be on the road 10-14 days at a time, averaging 10K-12K miles/month. Running open-board, Canada/U.S. long-haul
- Southbound freight could depart from any of our Bison locations into any of the lower 48 states
- Northbound freight could go into any of the Canadian Provinces and Territories
- Required to drive in B.C. including Highway 1 and Highway 3, 12 months a year
- Must be available for dispatch 24 days a month
- Flexible schedules requiring weekend departures
- Regional freight will be required
- Must be able to haul all commodities including meat and alcohol
Candidate Profile:
- Owner-Operator with 24 months tractor-trailer experience
- Tractor must be equipped with a DEF system
- 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 experience
- Must be able to work weekends
- Must have a valid Class 1/AZ License
- 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
Operate a tractor-trailer for long-haul freight transport between Canada and the United States, including potential trips to Alaska. Manage schedules involving 10-14 days on the road and handle various commodities including meat and alcohol.
Requirements
Requires a valid Class 1/AZ License, 24 months of tractor-trailer experience, and at least 6 months of U.S. and B.C. mountain driving experience. Must possess a DEF-equipped tractor and be registered with the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Skills
- Long-Haul Driving
- Cross-Border Transport
- Tractor-Trailer Operation
- Mountain Driving
- Freight Handling
- Communication Skills
- Safety Compliance
- Time Management
Benefits
- Sign On Bonus
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Trades
Keywords
- Owner-Operator
- Cross-Border
- Long-Haul
- Class 1 License
- AZ License
- DEF System
- Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
- B.C. Mountain Driving
- Freight Transport
- Logistics
- Tractor-Trailer
- Southbound Freight
- Northbound Freight