Posted 3 days ago
Cross-Border Midwest Short-Haul Owner-Operator
@ Bison Transport
Mississauga, Ontario
Overview
Bison Transport is hiring a full-time owner-operator truck driver for cross-border short-haul work across Ontario, Quebec and the U.S. Midwest. The role involves 5 to 7 days on the road per trip, averaging 2,500 miles per week, with open-board freight and regional runs. The posting advertises up to $18.3K per month and a $3,000 sign-on bonus.
Pay:
Up to $18,300 a month
Responsibilities:
- Drive tractor-trailer across Canada and U.S. routes
- Haul open-board and regional freight, including refrigerated loads
- Be on the road 5 to 7 days per trip, averaging 2,500 miles weekly
- Drive Highway 17 in Ontario year-round
- Assist with loading and unloading when needed
Requirements summary:
- Owner-operator with 24 months tractor-trailer experience
- Valid Class 1/AZ licence and U.S. qualification
- Minimum 6 months U.S. driving experience
- Tractor with working DEF system and bunk
- Able to lift 50 lbs or more
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · phenom
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-03
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: frequent |
| Work setting | Vehicle, Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Class 1, AZ |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Perks mentioned | Signing bonus, Performance bonus |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Bison Transport
| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 108 |
$3000 Sign on Bonus. Earn up to $18.3K/month. Get Paid on Time.
This position requires you to be on the road 5 to 7 days at a time and averages 2,500 miles per week. Primarily running open-board Canada/U.S. in Ontario, Quebec, and the Midwest U.S.
- Must be willing to drive in all Canadian Provinces and U.S. States to support varying customer and freight requirements
- Must be willing to drive in the Northeast U.S. if required
- Regional freight will be required
- Required to drive Highway 17 in Ontario 12 months a year
- Ability to pull refrigerated freight if available
- Must be able to haul all commodities including meat and alcohol
Candidate Profile:
- Owner-Operator with 24 months tractor-trailer experience
- Tractor must be equipped with a working DEF system
- Bunk truck required
- Must be U.S. qualified
- Must have a minimum of 6 months U.S. driving experience
- Must have a valid Class 1/AZ license
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. or more, Driver assist is required on occasion
- Reliable, flexible, and punctual
- Strong communication skills
- Values safety
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