Cross-Border Long-Haul Class 1/AZ Driver

Bison Transport Inc O/O; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Bison Transport Inc O/O is seeking company drivers for open-board Canada/U.S. long-haul routes. Positions require driving to Alaska when needed and operating across B.C. with a flexible weekend schedule. An assigned unit keeps you on the road about 24 days a month, hauling various commodities, including meat and alcohol.

You must have 12 months tractor-trailer experience, a valid Class 1/AZ license, and be U.S. qualified. Safety, reliability, and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months tractor-trailer experience.
• Valid Class 1/AZ license.
• U.S. qualification.
• Ability to work weekends.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and assist driver when required.
• Reliable, flexible, and punctual.
• Strong communication skills.
• Safety oriented.

Responsibilities

• Run Canada/U.S. long-haul routes.
• Departures from multiple Bison locations to the lower 48 states.
• Northbound freight to Canadian provinces and territories.
• Must be able to drive to Alaska if required (12 months a year).
• Must drive in B.C. including Highways 1 and 3 (12 months).
• Assigned unit requires 24 days on the road per month.
• Regional freight may be required.
• Flexible schedule with weekend departures.
• Haul all commodities including meat and alcohol.

Skills

Strong communication

Reliable

Flexible

Punctual

Job description

$1500 Sign on Bonus. Earn an avg. of $7800/month. Get paid every week, on time. Be on the road 10-14 days at a time, averaging 10K-12K miles/month.

• Running open-board, Canada/U.S. long-haul


• Southbound freight could depart from any of our Bison locations into any of the lower 48 states


• Northbound freight could go into any of the Canadian Provinces and Territories


• Must be able to drive to Alaska if required 12 months a year


• Required to drive in B.C. including Highway 1 and Highway 3, 12 months a year


• Assigned unit requires 24 days on the road per month


• Regional freight will be required


• Flexible schedule requiring weekend departures


• Must be able to haul all commodities including meat and alcohol


• Assigned unit

Candidate Profile:

• Company Driver with a minimum of 12 months tractor-trailer experience


• Must have a valid Class 1/AZ license


• Must be U.S. qualified


• Must be able to work weekends


• 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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