Cross-Border Long-Haul Open-Board Owner-Operator

Bison Transport • Thunder Bay, ON

30d • Onsite

About The Position

This position requires owner-operators to be on the road 7 to 14 days at a time, averaging 10,000 to 12,000 miles per month, and available for dispatch 24 days a month. Resets will be taken on the road as required. The role involves 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, and northbound freight could go into any of the Canadian Provinces and Territories. Drivers are required to drive Highway 17 in Ontario 12 months a year and U.S. Mountains 12 months of the year. Averaging 12,000 miles per month, regional freight will also be required. A flexible schedule is necessary, requiring weekend departures. The driver must be able to haul all commodities, including meat and alcohol.

Requirements

• Owner-Operator with 24 months tractor-trailer experience
• Tractor must be 2020 or newer and equipped with a working DEF system
• Must be U.S. qualified
• Minimum of 6 months U.S. driving experience
• Minimum of 6 months Highway 17 experience
• Must be able to work weekends
• Must have a valid Class 1/AZ License
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. or more
• Reliable, flexible, and punctual
• Strong communication skills
• Values safety
• Registered with the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

Responsibilities

• Be on the road 7 to 14 days at a time
• Average 10,000 to 12,000 miles per month
• Be available for dispatch 24 days a month
• Take resets on the road as required
• Run open-board, Canada/U.S. long-haul
• Drive southbound freight from any Bison location into the lower 48 states
• Drive northbound freight into any Canadian Provinces and Territories
• Drive Highway 17 in Ontario 12 months a year
• Drive U.S. Mountains 12 months of the year
• Haul all commodities including meat and alcohol
• Work weekends
• Lift 50 lbs. or more, with driver assist required on occasion

Benefits

• $3000 Sign on Bonus
• Get Paid On Time. Every Time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed