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Class 1 Owner Operator - FAST OR TWIC CARD Required

  • Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Full-time

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Experience
Minimum 2-year highway experience with 1 year flat/step deck experience required
Posting language
English
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Original job description

Westfreight Systems Inc. is a Canadian owned company leading the ever changing transportation industry since it was incorporated in June of 1989. The company was formed with one tractor/trailer unit and has grown to over 100 units, and 5 terminals throughout the United States and Canada. An emphasis on providing knowledgeable service through strong managerial leadership and offering an expansive field of transportation services including truckload, LTL, and over-dimensional shipments has made such growth possible.

Westfreight Systems is looking to hire an Owner Operator interested in running the US lanes. Must have either a TWIC card or Fast card or be willing and able to get one. Having your own trailer, 53ft flat deck is preferred but you will have the ability to rent one until you can purchase one. Come join our growing team TODAY!! Can be located in Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Regina or Winnipeg.

What We Offer

  • An attractive percentage-based pay package
  • Hiring bonus of $2,000 certian criteria applies
  • Referral bonus of $2,000 certian criteria applies
  • Company supplied fuel card with the best fuel discount in the industry
  • Stable year-round work with an experienced dispatch team
  • Comprehensive Benefit Plan for you and your family

What You Bring

  • A positive CAN-DO attitude
  • Safety conscious approach to all job duties
  • Class 1A Driver’s License
  • Minimum 2-year highway experience with 1 year flat/step deck experience required
  • Highway spec truck required
  • 53ft flat deck trailer is required
  • TWIC card or FAST card is required
  • A clean driver’s abstract with no suspensions
  • Ability to cross the border
  • Ability to pass a criminal record check & pre-employment drug screening

We are an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities.

Westfreight Systems is a member of TF Energy Solutions Group of Companies
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Responsibilities

Operate as an owner-operator on U.S. highway lanes while meeting safety and cross-border requirements. Use a highway-spec truck and a 53-foot flat deck trailer, which may be rented until the operator purchases one.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a Class 1A driver’s license, have at least two years of highway experience including one year of flat or step deck experience, and have access to a highway-spec truck and a 53-foot flat deck trailer. A TWIC or FAST card is required, along with a clean driver’s abstract, the ability to cross the border, and successful criminal record and pre-employment drug checks.

Skills

  • Class 1A Driver’s License
  • Highway Driving
  • Flat Deck Experience
  • Step Deck Experience
  • Cross-Border Driving
  • Safety Awareness
  • Defensive Driving
  • Border-Crossing Ability
  • Highway-Spec Truck Operation

Benefits

  • Percentage-Based Pay Package
  • Hiring Bonus
  • Referral Bonus
  • Fuel Discount
  • Stable Year-Round Work
  • Comprehensive Benefits Plan

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Categories

  • Transportation
  • Logistics

Keywords

  • Owner-Operator
  • Class 1A Driver’s License
  • U.S. Lanes
  • TWIC Card
  • FAST Card
  • Highway Experience
  • Flat Deck
  • Step Deck
  • Highway-Spec Truck
  • 53-Foot Trailer
  • Cross-Border Transportation
  • Truckload
  • Less-Than-Truckload
  • Over-Dimensional Shipments
  • Driver’s Abstract
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Pre-Employment Drug Screening
  • Transportation Logistics
  • Fuel Card
  • Dispatch

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