AZ Owner Operators
Company
Challenger Motor Freight Inc.
Location
Toronto, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
14 hours ago
Via
via Talent.com
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Job Description
Elgin Motor Freight is a division of Challenger Motor Freight.
This position in based out of London, ON.
Owner 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.
Driver requirements:
• Minimum 21 years of age
• One year of verifiable commercial vehicle driving experience *
• Clean driving record
• Maximum 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 driver’s licence
• Professional attitude and desire to be part of an award-winning team
• A FAST CARD is a requirement for this division
Owner Operators:
• Competitive rate per mile, many flat rate runs
• Paid biweekly via direct deposit
• Discounts on Parts and Tires
• Access to our shops at discounted rates
• Option to join Group Benefits
• No paint code
• Open door policy
• Safety Incentives
• Paid Fuel Surcharge + Fuel discounts
• Some runs require border crossing capability
This position in based out of London, ON.
Owner 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.
Driver requirements:
• Minimum 21 years of age
• One year of verifiable commercial vehicle driving experience *
• Clean driving record
• Maximum 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 driver’s licence
• Professional attitude and desire to be part of an award-winning team
• A FAST CARD is a requirement for this division
Owner Operators:
• Competitive rate per mile, many flat rate runs
• Paid biweekly via direct deposit
• Discounts on Parts and Tires
• Access to our shops at discounted rates
• Option to join Group Benefits
• No paint code
• Open door policy
• Safety Incentives
• Paid Fuel Surcharge + Fuel discounts
• Some runs require border crossing capability
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