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Employer: Bison Transport
Owner-Operator — Cross-Border Long-Haul with Bison Transport
Bison Transport is looking for owner-operators based in or near Calgary to run Canada–U.S. long-haul routes. The posting notes a $3,000 sign-on bonus and advertises potential earnings up to $17,600 per month. Expect to be on the road for 7–10 days at a time, averaging about 10,000–12,000 miles per month, and to be available for dispatch roughly 24 days each month.
- Runs: open-board Canada/U.S. long-haul; some regional freight also required.
- Routing: must be prepared to drive in British Columbia year‑round, including Highway 1 and Highway 3; weekend departures and flexible scheduling.
- Cargo: required to haul all commodities, including meat and alcohol; driver assist occasionally required.
- Equipment: tractor must have a DEF system.
- Experience & qualifications: owner-operator with at least 24 months tractor-trailer experience; U.S.-qualified drivers only; minimum six months U.S. driving and six months B.C. mountain driving experience; valid Class 1/AZ license.
- Physical & work requirements: able to lift 50 lbs or more; reliable, flexible, punctual, and safety-minded.
- Compliance: applicants must be registered with the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Other benefits or details (including sponsorship or additional compensation structure) are not stated in the listing. Bison notes a commitment to workplace diversity and inclusion.
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