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- Location
- Port Coquitlam, BC
- Equipment
- Dry Van, Flatbed, Reefer, Box Truck
- Route
- Cross-border
- License
- CDL A
- Position
- Owner operator
- Experience
- 1+ year
About this job
Our company needs a Class 1 Owner Operator for cross-border runs starting out of Vancouver and the surrounding area. You'll run Sunday to Thursday, hauling freight between Canada and the United States.
Schedule
- Full-time, Sunday through Thursday
- Start times vary depending on the route
What you'll haul
- General freight moved across the Canada-US border
- Equipment may include tractor-trailer, flatbed, dry van, reefer, or straight truck
- You'll secure loads with straps, chains, and load bars to meet load-securement standards
- Some runs may require hand-bombing: loading and unloading freight manually
What the job involves
- Pick up and deliver to customer sites on both sides of the border, safely and on time
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections (tires, brakes, lights, cargo securement) and report problems to maintenance right away
- Fill out e-logs, inspection reports, delivery paperwork, and incident reports accurately
- Follow hours-of-service rules and company safety procedures
- Stay flexible for schedule changes, overtime, weekend, or overnight work as needed
Requirements
- Valid Class 1 license
- FAST Card (required for cross-border work)
- Bondable and legally able to work in Canada
- Clean CVOR and driver's abstract
- At least 1 year of verifiable Class 1 driving experience
- Comfortable driving commercial vehicles in winter conditions
- Able to complete eLogs, inspection reports, and delivery records accurately
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs when needed
- Good customer service and communication skills, with a safety-first mindset
- Familiarity with Vancouver and the surrounding area
- Experience with tailgates, forklifts, pallet jacks, pump trucks, or Moffetts is a plus
Benefits
- Recognition programs for performance and teamwork
- Perks like discounts on hotels, entertainment, and gym memberships
- Team events, including summer barbeques and driver appreciation week
- A stable, established company with room to grow
Our company welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and offers accommodation during the hiring process on request.
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