Class 1 Truck Driver
Company
Ready Mile Trucking
Location
Calgary, AB
Job Type
Full-time
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Job Description
Class 1 Driver - Dedicated Container Driver
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Pay
$800 per round trip (2 round trips per week)
Additional $200 if there is a backhaul
Detention Pay
Breakdown Pay
Benefits and Bonuses
Eligible for MPG bonus, safety bonus and annual retention bonus.
NO PETS.
Rider policy available after 3 months.
Work and Route
Two round trips per week (expected) Calgary to Vancouver and back
Occasionally containers will be loaded at the JBS Plant in Brooks
Work days: Monday to Friday, occasional Saturdays
Requirements
Class 1 License
2 years of experience with Mountain driving
Valid Class 1 License with 1 year of 53' tractor trailer experience.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Pay
$800 per round trip (2 round trips per week)
Additional $200 if there is a backhaul
Detention Pay
Breakdown Pay
Benefits and Bonuses
Eligible for MPG bonus, safety bonus and annual retention bonus.
NO PETS.
Rider policy available after 3 months.
Work and Route
Two round trips per week (expected) Calgary to Vancouver and back
Occasionally containers will be loaded at the JBS Plant in Brooks
Work days: Monday to Friday, occasional Saturdays
Requirements
Class 1 License
2 years of experience with Mountain driving
Valid Class 1 License with 1 year of 53' tractor trailer experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Driver Jobs
What is the federal minimum wage for interprovincial truck driver jobs in Canada as of 2026?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, the minimum wage for drivers in federally regulated sectors is $18.50 per hour effective January 1 2026. Overtime pay at 1.5 times the rate applies after 8 hours daily or 40 hours weekly under the Canada Labour Code. This rate covers interprovincial trucking operations across provinces.
How many hours can a commercial driver legally work per week in Canada before mandatory rest in 2026?
As per Transport Canada, commercial drivers may work a maximum of 70 hours in any 7 consecutive days under the Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulations. Drivers must take 10 hours of off-duty time including 8 consecutive hours in a sleeper berth or rest facility. Electronic logging devices must record all cycles starting April 2026.
What Class of licence and medical certificate are required to apply for long-haul driver jobs in Canada?
As per provincial ministries of transportation, applicants need a valid Class 1 licence with air brake endorsement and a current medical certificate renewed every 5 years for drivers under age 65. A clean driving abstract from the last 3 years and completion of the mandatory entry-level training program are also required before hiring.
Which documents are needed to apply for a work permit as a foreign truck driver in Canada for 2026?
As per Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada, foreign drivers require a valid job offer from a Canadian employer, an LMIA or exemption proof, a valid Class 1 licence from their home country, and a medical exam completed within the last 12 months. Applications must be submitted online with proof of ties to the home country by December 2026 deadlines.
