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
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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 federal minimum wage for commercial truck drivers in Canada in 2026?
As per the Government of Canada, the federal minimum wage for federally regulated commercial truck drivers is $18.65 per hour effective January 1, 2026. This applies to interprovincial drivers and includes overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate after 8 hours per day. Provincially regulated drivers follow their province's rates, such as $17.20 per hour in Ontario.
Source: Government of Canada - Federal Labour Standards
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What is the typical hourly wage range for transport truck drivers in Canada in 2026?
According to Job Bank Canada, transport truck drivers (NOC 73300) earn low wages of $20.00 per hour, median $25.00 per hour, and high wages of $35.00 per hour as of 2026 data. Wages vary by province, with higher rates in Alberta at median $27.50 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $20.00 per hour after obtaining a Class 1 license.
Source: Job Bank Canada
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What work permit do foreign nationals need for driver jobs in Canada in 2026?
As per Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, foreign drivers require a Temporary Foreign Worker Program work permit, which needs a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from ESDC costing $1,000 per position as of 2026. Processing time is 10-20 weeks for LMIA-exempt roles like intra-company transfers. Drivers must have a valid commercial license equivalent to Canadian Class 1.
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
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What eligibility criteria and licenses are required for truck driver jobs in Canada?
Transport Canada requires a provincial Class 1 or AZ commercial driver's license, a clean driving abstract, and passing a vision test for truck drivers. Minimum age is 19 years with at least 1 year of relevant driving experience. Air brake endorsement (Z) is mandatory for vehicles over 11,000 kg GVWR.
Source: Transport Canada
