Company
Bison Transport
Location
Edmonton, AB
Job type
Full-time
Posted
10 days ago
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Job description
$750 Sign on Bonus. Bison Drivers are paid every week, on time! This position requires you to be on the road 10 to 14 days at a time. Resets on the road as required.
• 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
• Must be able to drive to Alaska if required 12 months a year
• Required to drive in B.C. including Highway 1 and Highway 3, 12 months a year
• Assigned unit requires 24 days on the road per month and averaging 10,000 to 12,000 miles per month (regional freight will be required)
• Flexible schedule requiring weekend departures
• Must be able to haul all commodities including meat and alcohol
• Assigned unit
Candidate Profile:
• Company Driver with 24 months tractor-trailer experience
• Must have a valid Class 1/AZ license
• Must be U.S. qualified
• Must be able to work weekends
• 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.
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Bison Transport is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• 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
• Must be able to drive to Alaska if required 12 months a year
• Required to drive in B.C. including Highway 1 and Highway 3, 12 months a year
• Assigned unit requires 24 days on the road per month and averaging 10,000 to 12,000 miles per month (regional freight will be required)
• Flexible schedule requiring weekend departures
• Must be able to haul all commodities including meat and alcohol
• Assigned unit
Candidate Profile:
• Company Driver with 24 months tractor-trailer experience
• Must have a valid Class 1/AZ license
• Must be U.S. qualified
• Must be able to work weekends
• 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/
Bison Transport is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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What is the hourly wage range for heavy truck drivers in Canada in 2026?
As per Government of Canada's Job Bank, the low hourly wage for heavy truck drivers (NOC 73300) is $18.65, median $26.44, and high $41.35 as of May 2023 data projected stable into 2026. Annual median earnings are $52,691. Entry-level drivers start at low end after obtaining Class 1 license.
Source: Government of Canada's Job Bank
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What work permit do international applicants need for truck driver jobs in Canada?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, foreign truck drivers require a work permit under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program with a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), processing time 10-24 weeks. Fee is $155 CAD per permit as of 2026. Intra-company transfers may exempt LMIA for skilled drivers.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada
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What are the minimum eligibility requirements for heavy truck driver jobs in Canada?
As per Government of Canada's Job Bank, heavy truck drivers need a Class 1/AZ commercial driver's license, high school diploma or equivalent, and at least 1 year of driving experience. Air brake endorsement (Z) is mandatory for most roles, plus clean driver's abstract. No university degree required.
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What documents are required to apply for truck driver jobs in Canada?
As per Government of Canada's Job Bank, required documents include a valid Class 1/AZ driver's license, 3-year commercial driver's abstract, CVOR abstract for Ontario or equivalent, and pre-employment medical exam certificate. Resume highlighting 1+ years experience and FAST card for US cross-border. Submit via employer portals or Job Bank postings.
Source: Government of Canada's Job Bank
