Owner Operator - Local and Highway

Canada Cartage Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotels

Car rentals

Entertainment

Gym memberships

Phone plans

Electronics

Job summary

Canada Cartage Group is hiring Class 1 Owner Operators in Edmonton. The role requires safe vehicle operation, routine inspections, and cargo management. Candidates must hold a valid Class 1 License, have a clean driving record, and possess strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive mileage rate and the chance to work in a cohesive team environment with opportunities for career growth and company recognition initiatives.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience highway driving required.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Comfortable with smartphone technology.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicle safely and responsibly, adhering to all DOT and company safety regulations.
• Conduct routine inspections prior to departure to ensure the vehicle is in optimal condition.
• Manage appropriate cargo documentation and provide necessary paperwork upon the delivery of goods.

Skills

Shipping Documentation

DOT Regulations

Loads/Secures /Unloads Cargo

Maintain Travel Logs

Transport Cargo

Vehicle Safety Checks

Vehicle Inspection

Education

Valid Class 1 License

Clean 5-year Commercial driving abstract

Job description

Position Summary

We are looking for professional and safety-oriented Class 1 Owner Operators who can work well with minimal supervision and have a strong sense of urgency to complete tasks promptly and safely. You must have a passion for driving safely and defensively on the roads, for yourself and for others. You are not afraid of hard work and can perform well in a fast‑paced and physically demanding environment.

• Schedule: 4 days a week; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
• Competitive mileage rate
• Must be comfortable driving in Edmonton and surrounding areas
• Some highway runs in Alberta
• Must have Day Cab Truck
• Loading/unloading + Handbombing required.

What you will do

• Operate vehicle safely and responsibly, adhering to all DOT and company safety regulations.
• Conduct routine inspections prior to departure to ensure the vehicle is in optimal condition.
• Manage appropriate cargo documentation and provide necessary paperwork upon the delivery of goods.
• Coordinate the loading and unloading of the truck, verifying cargo and ensuring items are properly stored and secured.
• Maintain contact with dispatcher to provide status updates, clarify special instructions, and notify about delays or issues during transport.

What You’ll Bring

• Valid Class 1 License is required
• Clean 5‑year Commercial driving abstract (no more than 3 demerits and 3 negative events)
• 1 year experience highway driving
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Comfortable with smartphone technology
• Reliable, flexible, punctual and safe driving behaviors
• Comfortable backing in all manner of tight spaces and locations
• Must be bondable and legally able to work in Canada

Skills & Competencies

• Shipping Documentation
• DOT Regulations
• Loads/Secures /Unloads Cargo
• Maintain Travel Logs
• Transport Cargo
• Vehicle Safety Checks
• Vehicle Inspection

Benefits

• Cohesive team and a positive, hard‑working atmosphere.
• Meaningful opportunities for career growth.
• Company‑wide recognition initiatives designed to recognize employees when they demonstrate outstanding customer service, teamwork and our core values.
• Perks – discounted hotels, car rentals, entertainment, gym memberships, phone plans, electronics, to name a few.
• Fun events throughout the year, like summer barbecues and driver‑appreciation week that regularly bring us together.
• We give back to the communities in which we operate by volunteering and donating to local charities.
• We are a strong company that weatheres the storm through pandemics and recessionary periods, so that we can benefit from good economic environments.

Company Recognition

• Canada Cartage has been recognized on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers for six straight years in a row.
• Trucking HR has announced that Canada Cartage has again been selected for the 8th year in a row, as one of Canada’s Top Fleet Employers. In addition, we have been recognized as an Employer of Distinction for the 4th year in a row.
• We’ve been acknowledged by Forbes 2023, as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity.

Canada Cartage is committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA). We are determined in meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA at any point in your application or employment duration, please let us know.

We would like to thank all those expressing an interest in this position; however only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Before you start with us, we will conduct a criminal record check, verify your education, and check your references.

Committed to employment equity, Canada Cartage Systems LP encourages applications from Aboriginal people, members of visible minority groups, and women.