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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Load up with protein.
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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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