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AZ Explosives Truck Driver — $120,000–$150,000/Year

Greater Sudbury, ON Posted Jul 31, 2026

  • Heavy Haul
  • OTR

Pay

$120k - $150k/yr

Location
Greater Sudbury, ON
Equipment
Heavy Haul
Route
OTR · Canada only
Experience
3+ years

About this job

Our company is looking for an experienced AZ driver to haul explosives and general freight out of Sudbury, Ontario, with routes across Canada and optional trips into the United States. This long-haul role involves overnight travel and hands-on work loading and securing specialized loads, mostly in dry van trailers. There's also a path to move into a supervisory role, with training provided.

Pay

  • $120,000.00-$150,000.00 per year, full-time

What you'll haul

  • Explosives and general freight, primarily in dry van trailers
  • Loads travel throughout Canada, with optional U.S. runs
  • You'll help load, unload and secure equipment and materials

Schedule

  • Long-haul work requiring overnight stays away from home as needed
  • Experienced team drivers are also welcome to apply

Requirements

  • Valid Class 1 (AZ) license with air brake endorsement, in good standing
  • At least 3 years of verifiable AZ driving experience
  • Proven experience driving off-road and in winter conditions
  • Available for long-haul trips with overnight stays
  • Must pass a criminal background check and a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
  • Strong attention to detail, customer service skills, and the ability to manage your time and work independently
  • Able to lift or push/pull 50-75 lbs., crank trailer dollies (about 50 lbs. of force), use a manual pallet jack for heavier loads, and install, remove and maintain tire chains in bad weather
  • Completion of accurate pre-trip, post-trip and hazard inspections, along with required paperwork, is part of the job

Nice to have

  • Experience hauling in the mining industry or handling explosives
  • Tank hauling or flat deck experience
  • Bilingual in English and French
  • Willing and able to get a passport and a FAST Card for U.S. travel

Benefits

  • Pay based on experience
  • Extended health, dental, and life insurance coverage
  • Employee assistance program
  • Modern, well-maintained equipment
  • A safety-focused work environment

About BDS

Our company has been family-owned since 1978 and is a well-established North American name in specialized transport, handling oversize loads, explosives, fluids, customs clearance and picker truck work across Canada and the U.S.

BDS follows equal opportunity hiring practices.

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