Cross-Border Midwest Short-Haul Owner-Operator
- Mississauga, ON, L4W 3W5, 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 up to $18.3K/month. Get Paid on Time.
This position requires you to be on the road 5 to 7 days at a time and averages 2,500 miles per week. Primarily running open-board Canada/U.S. in Ontario, Quebec, and the Midwest U.S.
- Must be willing to drive in all Canadian Provinces and U.S. States to support varying customer and freight requirements
- Must be willing to drive in the Northeast U.S. if required
- Regional freight will be required
- Required to drive Highway 17 in Ontario 12 months a year
- Ability to pull refrigerated freight if available
- 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 working DEF system
- Bunk truck required
- Must be U.S. qualified
- Must have a minimum of 6 months U.S. driving experience
- 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 on cross-border routes between Canada and the U.S. while maintaining a schedule of 5 to 7 days on the road. Responsibilities include hauling various commodities, including refrigerated freight, and performing driver assist duties when required.
Requirements
Requires a valid Class 1/AZ license and 24 months of tractor-trailer experience, including 6 months of U.S. driving experience. Candidates must be U.S. qualified, possess a bunk truck with a working DEF system, and be able to lift 50 lbs.
Skills
- Tractor-trailer operation
- Refrigerated freight handling
- Cross-border driving
- Safety compliance
- Communication
- Punctuality
- Flexibility
- Driver assist
Benefits
- Sign on bonus
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Trades
Keywords
- Owner-Operator
- Tractor-trailer
- Class 1/AZ license
- Cross-border
- Refrigerated freight
- DEF system
- Bunk truck
- Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Highway 17
- Freight
- Safety
- Commodities