Cross Border Driver

Loblaw Companies Limited; Surrey; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian grocery retailer is seeking Class 1 drivers for Canada/US runs, offering an average annual salary between $85,000 and over $120,000. The role requires a minimum of two years of driving experience. Comprehensive benefits include health coverage from day one, a pension plan, and various discounts. Candidates must be eligible to enter the US, with responsibilities including product transport and compliance with driving regulations. A supportive working environment awaits those who join the growing team.

Benefits

Quarterly Paid Safety Bonus

Flex Health and Dental Benefits

10% off Groceries

Company Pension Plan

Employee Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years verifiable Class 1 experience with 53’ trailers.
• Canadian citizen or permanent resident eligible for US entry.
• Ability to utilize technology for documentation and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Transport product to destinations throughout the United States.
• Complete meat inspections as required.
• Provide proper documentation to dispatch and at border crossings.

Skills

Class 1 driving experience

Eligible for entry to US

Technology utilization

Experience with Reefer units

Job description

Why is this role important?

Loblaw is seeking professional, career-oriented Class 1 drivers for Canada/US runs to join our fleet who earn an average of $85,000 to over $120,000 Annual Salary!! If you have a minimum of two years’ experience and are looking to join a growing team, apply today!

Salary

$85,000 to over $120,000 Annual Salary!!

Employment Type

Full time

Type of Role

Regular

Home Terminal

Calgary, Regina, Surrey

Here’s what we offer:

• $85,000 to over $120,000 Annual Salary!!
• Quarterly Paid Safety Bonus & Paid Orientation, Paid Picks & Drops
• Flex Health and Dental Benefits Plan on Day 1 – Choose coverage levels (use it or direct it as cash) – Health, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Travel Insurance
• 10% off Groceries at Real Canadian Superstore!!
• $4000 bonus for each driver referral you provide
• Company Pension Plan (RPP)
• Group RRSP Plan (low management fees means more money in your pocket)
• Loblaw Shares - all shares purchase receive a company 25% match
• PC Mobile Discounts
• PC Home & Auto Insurance Discounts
• Brand New Automatic Trucks (Volvo & Freightliner) with advanced in-cab communication tools, GPS and Sirius XM! Dedicated truck for you (not shared).
• Don’t live in Vancouver ? No problem, you may be eligible to keep truck at your home elsewhere in BC.
• Majority of Runs to Western states in US / Reset AT HOME!!
• Need more time off between runs? No problem we can accommodate reasonable requests
• Exceptional Dispatch Team
• No Manual Work (no touch freight, no hand bombing, offloading, etc)
• Pet Friendly
• Teams and Singles work available
• Reliable Bi-Weekly Direct Deposit Pay
• Employee Family Assistance Program

Here’s what you will do:

• Transport product to destinations throughout the United States (Majority of Runs to Western states in US / Reset AT HOME!!)
• Complete meat inspections as required
• Pick up produce loads to return to distribution centers
• Provide proper documentation to dispatch and at border crossing
• Follow required Hours of Service according to Canadian and American legislation

We are looking for drivers who have:

• Minimum 2 years verifiable Class 1 experience with 53’ trailers
• Eligible for entry to US (Canadian citizen with valid passport, permanent resident with valid PR card and/or passport from location that participates in the Visa Waiver program & completion of COVID vaccination)
• Ability to utilize technology for sharing documentation to dispatch and monitor HOS with Electronic Log Device
• Prior experience with Reefer units an asset
• Applicants will be required to pass a criminal background check and a drug and alcohol test in compliance with DOT requirements.

About Loblaw / Loblaw Supply Chain:

• Largest distribution network in Canada – one billion cases moved annually
• Largest private sector employer in Canada (Real Canadian Superstore, nofrills, Shoppers Drug Mart, Wholesale Club, Your Independent Grocer, President’s Choice, NoName)
• Always listening, changing and striving for the better
• Through integrity, trust, collaboration and authenticity we navigate the changing landscape of global supply and demand
• Accolades - Canada’s Top Employers + Canada’s Best Diversity Employers + Canada’s Greenest Employers + Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits—these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note: Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche : $33.65 - $48.10 / 33,65$ - 48,10$ (per hour / de l’heure). Pay for this position includes commissions and/or incentive pay and actual earnings will be based on individual performance. Please ask the recruiter for details regarding base pay and commissions/incentive pay. / La rémunération pour ce poste comprend les commissions ou les primes de rendement, et le revenu réel sera basé sur le rendement individuel. Veuillez demander au recruteur des détails sur le salaire de base et les commissions/primes de rendement.