Cross-Border Multi-Unit Owner-Operator
- AB, Canada
- Calgary, AB, T1X 0K2, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Build and Grow Your Fleet with Bison Transport
$3,000 Sign on Bonus Per Tractor
If you operate multiple units and are looking to run cross-border freight without holding your own authority, Bison Transport would like to connect.
Bison Transport partners with professional Owner-Operators who want consistent miles, predictable revenue, and a stable long-term carrier partnership. Our established cross-border network and operational support allow you to focus on running and growing your business, while we handle the complexity of managing customer freight. Bison Transport also protects Owner-Operators from fluctuations in fuel pricing with an industry leading Fuel Offset program based on 2007 diesel pricing.
Compliance Reminder: Bison completes routine audits to ensure the “Driver Inc.” model is not being used.
Program Highlights
- $3,000 sign on bonus per tractor
- Team and Single driver opportunities available
- Team Units average 20,000 miles per month
- Single Units average 12,000 miles per month
- Operate under Bison’s authority (no personal authority required)
- Owners must have their own WCB account
- Cross-border freight with consistent planning
- Tractors must be available for dispatch 24 days per month
- Tractors must be equipped with a working DEF system
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and compliance
To qualify drivers of the units must meet the following requirements:
- Minimum of 24 months tractor-trailer experience
- Eligible to enter the U.S.
- Must be able to drive Highways 1 & 3 in B.C
- Must have a minimum of 6 months U.S. Driving experience
- Valid Class 1 / AZ license
- Must be able to lift 50 lb. or more (driver assist freight required on occasion)
- Reliable, flexible, punctual, and professional
- Strong communication skills
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and compliance
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Responsibilities
Owner-operators are responsible for managing their fleet to transport cross-border freight while maintaining consistent dispatch availability. They must ensure all operations adhere to safety and compliance standards while utilizing Bison Transport's network.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a valid Class 1/AZ license and at least 24 months of tractor-trailer experience, including 6 months of U.S. driving experience. Applicants must be eligible to enter the U.S. and capable of performing physical tasks such as lifting 50 lbs.
Skills
- Tractor-trailer operation
- Cross-border freight
- Safety compliance
- Communication skills
- Punctuality
- Flexibility
- Driver assist freight
Benefits
- Sign on bonus
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Trades
Keywords
- Owner-operator
- Cross-border
- Freight
- Tractor-trailer
- Class 1 license
- AZ license
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Safety compliance
- DEF system
- WCB account
- Dispatch
- Fleet management
- Fuel offset program
- Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse