Class 1 Drivers / Owner Operators

Class 1 Drivers / Owner Operators


Company
Challenger Motor Freight Inc.
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
23 hours ago
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via Talent.com
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Job Description
This opportunity can be based in Cambridge, Mississauga, or London.What you need to be successful in the roleMinimum 21 years of ageOne year of verifiable commercial vehicle driving experienceClean driving recordMaximum three demerit points (preferred)Zero convictions or out-of-service events on CVOR abstract (preferred)Criminal record search (no offences under Criminal Code of Canada)Valid Class AZ or Class 1 driver's licenceMust be Cross border capableProfessional attitude and desire to be part of an award-winning teamSome runs will require a FAST cardTrucks must not be older than 7 years from the current calendar year. Trucks older than 7 years may be considered for approval through a review process.We offerAverage 2200 to 2400 miles per weekPremium for O/Os with 2 or more unitsCompetitive rate per milePaid biweekly via direct depositDiscounts on Parts and TiresAccess to our shops at discounted ratesOption to join Group BenefitsNo paint code.Open door policySafety IncentivesPaid Fuel Surcharge + Fuel discountsOwner Operators run a 300 – 500-mile radius from the terminal. Lanes of travel are states east of the Mississippi river, including East Coast States , mainly NJ, PA, VA, Mid West some 401 corridor including Greater Montreal. All dispatches are done in a priority sequence based on driver, customer, and load requirements. There is no forced New York City (Boroughs) dispatch.Our expectation is to have a minimum of 5 full days of 24-hour availability or more. We like to run you according to your available hours and within legal requirements, which could mean running over the weekend.From our customers to our drivers, we know that in the transportation industry, people are our driving force.We are always challenging ourselves to build new standards of quality and performance through leadership, respect, commitment, transparency, and teamwork.We ensure that people are our first priority. Driven by service and powered by people: At Challenger, we deliver, we go the distance.

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