Open Board Cross Border - Owner Operator (Cambridge & Mississauga)

Colonial Group; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Parts and Tires

Shop discounts

Group Benefits option

Paid Fuel Surcharge + Fuel discounts

Biweekly direct deposit

Job summary

Challenger is seeking Owner Operators for Cambridge, Mississauga, or London bases. You will operate within a 300–500 mile radius, with routes mainly east of the Mississippi and Montreal corridor, prioritizing safety and on-time deliveries.

Expect 2200–2400 miles weekly, competitive per-mile rates, biweekly direct deposit, and benefits options. Join an award-winning team committed to quality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Class AZ or Class 1 licence.
• Cross-border capable.
• Minimum 21 years old.
• One year of verifiable commercial vehicle driving experience.
• Clean driving record with up to 3 demerit points preferred.
• No convictions or out-of-service events on CVOR abstract preferred.
• Criminal record search; no offences under Criminal Code of Canada.
• Must be cross-border capable and able to travel.
• Professional attitude and desire to be part of an award-winning team.
• Some runs may require a FAST card.
• Trucks must not be older than 7 years; older trucks may be reviewed.

Responsibilities

• Owner Operators run a 300–500 mile radius from the terminal.
• Lanes include states east of the Mississippi and Greater Montreal.
• Prioritize safety, efficiency, and compliance with regulations.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch and customers.
• Maintain a professional image and on-time performance.

Skills

Commercial driving experience

Clean driving record

Cross border capable

Professional attitude

21+ years old

FAST card (optional)

Team player

Availability for 24-hour shifts / long

Education

AZ/Class 1 licence

Job description

This opportunity can be based in Cambridge,Mississauga, or London. What you need to be successful in the role

• Minimum 21 years of age
• One year of verifiable commercial vehicle driving experience
• Clean driving record
• Maximum three demerit points (preferred)
• Zero convictions or out-of-service events on CVOR abstract (preferred)
• Criminal record search (no offences under Criminal Code of Canada)
• Valid Class AZ or Class 1 driver’s licence
• Must be Cross border capable
• Professional attitude and desire to be part of an award-winning team
• Some runs will require a FAST card
• Trucks must not be older than 7 years from the current calendar year.Trucks older than 7 years may be considered for approval through a review process.

We offer

• Average 2200 to 2400miles per week
• Premium for O/Os with 2 or more units
• Competitive rate per mile
• Paid biweekly via direct deposit
• Discounts on Parts and Tires
• Access to our shops at discounted rates
• Option to join Group Benefits
• No paint code.
• Open door policy
• Safety Incentives
• Paid Fuel Surcharge + Fuel discounts

Owner Operators run a 300 – 500-mile radius from the terminal. Lanes of travel are states east of the Mississippi river, including East Coast States, mainly NJ, PA, VA, Mid West some 401 corridor including Greater Montreal. All dispatches are done in a priority sequence based on driver, customer, and load requirements. There is no forced New York City (Boroughs) dispatch. Our expectation is to have a minimum of 5 full days of 24-hour availability or more. We like to run you according to your available hours and within legal requirements, which could mean running over the weekend.From our customers to our drivers, we know that in the transportation industry, people are our driving force. We are always challenging ourselves to build new standards of quality and performancethrough leadership, respect, commitment, transparency, and teamwork. We ensure that people are our first priority. Driven by service and powered by people: At Challenger, we deliver, we go the distance.