Cross-Border Long-Haul Owner-Operator
Operate a tractor-trailer for long-haul freight transport between Canada and the United States, primarily in Western Canada and the US. Maintain a schedule of 10,000 miles per month and handle various commodities including meat and alcohol.
- On-site
- Calgary, AB
- Posted Jul 7, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
$3000 Sign on Bonus. Earn up to $17.6K/month. Get paid on time. This position requires you to be on the road 7-10 days at a time, averaging 10K-12K miles/month. * Running open-board, Canada/U.S. long-haul * Freight and Destinations will vary based on operational requirements * Required to drive in B.C. including Highway 1 and Highway 3, 12 months a year * Must be available for dispatch 24 days a month. * Flexible schedules requiring weekend departures * Regional freight will be required * Must be able to haul all commodities including meat and alcohol Candidate Profile: * Owner-Operator with 24 months tractor-trailer experience * Tractor must be equipped with a DEF system * Must be U.S. qualified * Must have a minimum of 6 months U.S. driving experience * Must have a minimum of 6 months B.C. mountain driving experience * Must be able to work weekends * Must have a valid Class 1/AZ License * Must be able to lift 50 lbs. or more, Driver assist is required on occasion * Reliable, flexible, and punctual * Strong communication skills * Values safety Are you registered with the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse? Please register/log-in to the Clearinghouse website https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/Register and click Go to login.gov. Please follow the instructions provided. What is Clearinghouse? https://www.clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/ [https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/] Bison Transport is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
What you’ll do
Operate a tractor-trailer for long-haul freight transport between Canada and the United States, primarily in Western Canada and the US. Maintain a schedule of 10,000 miles per month and handle various commodities including meat and alcohol.
Requirements
Must be an Owner-Operator with a Class 1/AZ license and at least 24 months of tractor-trailer experience, including 6 months of US and BC mountain driving. Requires a DEF-equipped tractor and the ability to lift 50 lbs.
Benefits
• Sign On Bonus
Other relevant skills
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- Long Haul Driving
- Cross-Border Transport
- Tractor-Trailer Operation
- Mountain Driving
- Freight Handling
- Safety Compliance
- Communication Skills
- Time Management
Job areas
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Trades
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
