Long Haul Class 1 Driver (Canada-US)

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued - as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

Salary: $80,000 to $120,000

Employment Type: Full time
Type of Role: Regular
Home Terminal: Calgary, Regina, Surrey

Here’s what we offer:

• Salary of $80,000 to $120,000 annually
• Quarterly Paid Safety Bonus & Paid Orientation, Paid Picks & Drops
• Flex Health and Dental Benefits Plan on Day 1 - Choose coverage levels (use it or direct it as cash) - Health, Dental, Vision, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Travel Insurance
• Referral bonuses available
• Pension Plan (RPP) with Company match
• Group RRSP Plan (low management fees means more money in your pocket)
• Loblaw Shares - all shares purchase receives a company 25% match
• PC Mobile Discounts
• PC Home & Auto Insurance Discounts
• New Automatic Trucks (Volvo, Kenworth & Freightliner) with advanced in-cab communication tools, GPS and Sirius XM!
• Majority of Runs to Western states in US
• Exceptional Dispatch Team
• No Manual Work (no touch freight, no hand bombing, offloading, etc.)
• Pet Friendly
• Teams and Singles work available
• Reliable Bi-Weekly Direct Deposit Pay
• Employee & Family Assistance Program

Here’s what you will do:

• Transport product to destinations throughout the United States and Canada
• Complete meat inspections as required
• Pick up produce loads to return to distribution centers
• Follow required Hours of Service according to Canadian and American legislation

We are looking for drivers who have:

• Minimum 2 years verifiable Class 1 experience with 53’ trailers
• Eligible for entry to US (Canadian citizen with valid passport, permanent resident with valid PR card and/or passport from location that participates in the Visa Waiver program)
• Ability to utilize technology for sharing documentation to dispatch and monitor HOS with Electronic Log Device
• Prior experience with Reefer units an asset
• Applicants will be required to pass a criminal background check and a drug and alcohol test in compliance with DOT requirements.

About Loblaw / Loblaw Supply Chain:

• Largest distribution network in Canada - one billion cases moved annually
• Largest private sector employer in Canada (Real Canadian Superstore, nofrills, Shoppers Drug Mart, Extra Foods, Wholesale Club, Your Independent Grocer, President’s Choice, noname)
• Always listening, changing, and striving for the better
• Through integrity, trust, collaboration, and authenticity we navigate the changing landscape of global supply and demand
• Accolades - Canada’s Top Employers + Canada’s Best Diversity Employers + Canada’s Greenest Employers + Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars - Environment, Sourcing and Community - and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values - Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence - guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits - these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.