Bison Transport

Canada/U.S. Long-haul Truck Driver - Kelowna-Based E27

Long Haul

Job description

Bison Transport invests in our people. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive flexible benefits package that is regularly reviewed to ensure we attract and retain high-quality employees in a rapidly changing marketplace. Bison's flexible benefits plan allows you to select health and dental coverage that best suits your individual and family needs. We support a learning environment and are committed to developing our people and equipping them with skills that have an immediate, practical application to our work environment.

The Bison Lifestyle:

  • Safety - Drivers have the Right to Decide and assess the situation to determine if it's safe to drive
  • Equipment - Bison tractors are on average under two years old; three years for trailers
  • Compensation - Safe mile bonus paid quarterly, regional premiums, fuel subsidy, benefits and more
  • Pay - Bison Company Drivers are paid weekly

Position Profile:

  • 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
  • On the road 7 to 14 days at a time. Possible resets on the road as required
  • 24 days on the road per month and averaging 12,000 miles per month (regional freight might be required)
  • Flexible schedule requiring weekend departures
  • Assigned unit
  • Long-haul pay-scale or contract applies

Candidate Profile:

  • Company Driver or owner-operator with tractor-trailer experience
  • Valid Class 1/AZ Licence is required
  • U.S. Eligible
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. or more
  • Able to drive in B.C. including Highway 1 and Highway 3
  • Reliable, flexible and punctual
  • Strong communication skills
  • Values safety

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Bison Transport is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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