Posted 3 months ago
Cross-Border Multi-Unit Owner-Operator
@ Bison Transport
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Bison Transport is hiring owner-operators to run multiple cross-border freight units under Bison's authority. The work is full-time tractor-trailer driving on Canada-US routes, with a $3,000 sign-on bonus per tractor and a stated average of 12,000 to 20,000 miles per month. Drivers must meet U.S. eligibility, experience and licensing requirements and keep tractors available for dispatch 24 days per month.
Responsibilities:
- Operate tractor-trailer units on cross-border freight routes
- Maintain tractors available for dispatch 24 days per month
- Assist with driver-assist freight when required
- Maintain safety and compliance standards
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 24 months tractor-trailer experience
- Minimum 6 months U.S. driving experience
- Valid Class 1 / AZ licence
- Eligible to enter the U.S.
- Able to lift 50 lb or more
- Registered with the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · phenom
- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Class AZ, WCB account |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 94 |
Build and Grow Your Fleet with Bison Transport
$3,000 Sign on Bonus Per Tractor
If you operate multiple units and are looking to run cross-border freight without holding your own authority, Bison Transport would like to connect.
Bison Transport partners with professional Owner-Operators who want consistent miles, predictable revenue, and a stable long-term carrier partnership. Our established cross-border network and operational support allow you to focus on running and growing your business, while we handle the complexity of managing customer freight. Bison Transport also protects Owner-Operators from fluctuations in fuel pricing with an industry leading Fuel Offset program based on 2007 diesel pricing.
Compliance Reminder: Bison completes routine audits to ensure the “Driver Inc.” model is not being used.
Program Highlights
- $3,000 sign on bonus per tractor
- Team and Single driver opportunities available
- Team Units average 20,000 miles per month
- Single Units average 12,000 miles per month
- Operate under Bison’s authority (no personal authority required)
- Owners must have their own WCB account
- Cross-border freight with consistent planning
- Tractors must be available for dispatch 24 days per month
- Tractors must be equipped with a working DEF system
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and compliance
To qualify drivers of the units must meet the following requirements:
- Minimum of 24 months tractor-trailer experience
- Eligible to enter the U.S.
- Must be able to drive Highways 1 & 3 in B.C
- Must have a minimum of 6 months U.S. Driving experience
- Valid Class 1 / AZ license
- Must be able to lift 50 lb. or more (driver assist freight required on occasion)
- Reliable, flexible, punctual, and professional
- Strong communication skills
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and compliance
Are you registered with the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse? Please register/log-in to the Clearinghouse website https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/Register and click Go to login.gov. Please follow the instructions provided.
What is Clearinghouse? https://www.clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/
Bison Transport is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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