Class 1 Driver - Regional Runs
Company
New Way Trucking Ltd
Location
Calgary, AB
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
1 day ago
Via
via Indeed
Job Description
Job Description
Feel at home with New Way Trucking!
New Way Trucking is a multi-provincial transportation company operating throughout Canada and the United States. Our staff enjoys secure and consistent employment hauling freight for a number of the world’s most prominent Fortune 500 companies.
New Way Trucking has a new and well maintained fleet to serve our clients and convenience our employees.
We offer a competitive pay package with safety and performance incentives, benefits, vacation pay as well as a good home and work life balance.
If you are looking for a position with a well-established transportation company, with great growth potential here’s your chance to join our team!
We are currently in need of Experienced AZ/ Class 1 Drivers for our Calgary Location.
• Multiple Lanes/Routes Available for Single Drivers-:
• Calgary - Interior BC (Additional BC Premium)
• Calgary - Vancouver (Additional BC Premium)
• Calgary - Trail (Dedicated 3 Trips/Week)
• Calgary - Prince Rupert (Dedicated 1 Trip/Week)
• Calgary - Fort St. John (Dedicated 3 Trips/Week)
• Calgary - Prairies (AB, SK, MB)
You should be able to:
• Operate Class 1 Semi-Tractor-Trailer Combination
• Communicate effectively with Customers, Dispatch, Managers, and Safety
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date log books.
• Perform Inspections and Safety Checks.
Key Requirements:
• Valid Class 1 Driver's License
• No more than 2 Demerit Points on Commercial Abstract
• No Suspensions
• Clean Criminal Record
• Familiarity with Reefer/Dry Van Trailers
Feel at home with New Way Trucking!
New Way Trucking is a multi-provincial transportation company operating throughout Canada and the United States. Our staff enjoys secure and consistent employment hauling freight for a number of the world’s most prominent Fortune 500 companies.
New Way Trucking has a new and well maintained fleet to serve our clients and convenience our employees.
We offer a competitive pay package with safety and performance incentives, benefits, vacation pay as well as a good home and work life balance.
If you are looking for a position with a well-established transportation company, with great growth potential here’s your chance to join our team!
We are currently in need of Experienced AZ/ Class 1 Drivers for our Calgary Location.
• Multiple Lanes/Routes Available for Single Drivers-:
• Calgary - Interior BC (Additional BC Premium)
• Calgary - Vancouver (Additional BC Premium)
• Calgary - Trail (Dedicated 3 Trips/Week)
• Calgary - Prince Rupert (Dedicated 1 Trip/Week)
• Calgary - Fort St. John (Dedicated 3 Trips/Week)
• Calgary - Prairies (AB, SK, MB)
You should be able to:
• Operate Class 1 Semi-Tractor-Trailer Combination
• Communicate effectively with Customers, Dispatch, Managers, and Safety
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date log books.
• Perform Inspections and Safety Checks.
Key Requirements:
• Valid Class 1 Driver's License
• No more than 2 Demerit Points on Commercial Abstract
• No Suspensions
• Clean Criminal Record
• Familiarity with Reefer/Dry Van Trailers
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Employment and Social Development Canada sets the federal minimum wage at $18.75 per hour effective January 1 2026, though provincial rates for welders range from $20.50 in Nova Scotia to $23.00 in British Columbia. Unionized welders under Red Seal certification earn an average of $35.75 per hour with overtime at 1.5 times the rate after 40 hours weekly.
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Employment and Social Development Canada requires completion of a 3-year apprenticeship program or equivalent 5,400 hours of on-the-job training plus technical training for Red Seal endorsement. Candidates need a high school diploma or GED and must pass the Red Seal exam with a minimum 70 percent score.
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