Cross-Border Multi-Unit Owner-Operator
- Calgary, AB, 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
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.
What is Clearinghouse? https://www.clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/
Bison Transport is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The owner-operator will drive tractor-trailer units on cross-border routes, including Highways 1 and 3 in B.C., and help with driver-assist freight loading and unloading when needed. They will keep tractors available for dispatch and maintain safety and compliance standards.
Requirements
Bison Transport needs drivers with at least 24 months of tractor-trailer experience, including 6 months of U.S. driving, and a valid Class 1 / AZ licence. Candidates must be eligible to enter the U.S., able to lift 50 lb or more, and have a Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse registration.
Skills
- Tractor-trailer operation
- Cross-border freight
- Long-haul driving
- Route planning
- Driver assist freight
- Safety compliance
- DEF system
- Dispatch availability
- Fleet management
- Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse compliance
- Load handling
- Communication
Benefits
- $3,000 sign-on bonus per tractor
- Fuel Offset program
- Consistent miles and predictable revenue
- Team and single driver opportunities
Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
Keywords
- owner-operator
- cross-border trucking
- tractor-trailer
- Class 1 licence
- Class AZ
- long haul
- Canada-US freight
- Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
- DEF system
- fleet owner
- WCB
- transportation
- logistics
- dispatch
- Highway 1 BC
- Highway 3 BC
Seniority
Mid level
Perks
- Signing bonus
- Performance bonus
Licences and certifications
- Class AZ
- WCB account
Tools
- DEF system
Own vehicle
Yes