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Drive Your Career with a Company Built on 50 Years of Success

Established in 1975, Guy's Freightways Ltd. has been proudly serving Central Alberta and beyond for half a century. Based in Red Deer, we are a locally owned and operated transportation company built on reliability, experience, and hard-earned trust. For 50 years, we've been moving freight safely and efficiently across Canada and North America.

As our fleet continues to grow, we are seeking experienced, safety-focused Class 1 Drivers to join our team. If you take pride in your work, value professionalism, and want to work for a company that respects its drivers, we'd like to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Consistent year-round work
• Modern, well-maintained equipment
• Supportive dispatch and management team
• Extended Health and Dental Benefits
• Life Insurance
• A family-oriented work environment with a strong safety culture

Position Overview

Drivers will operate a variety of equipment throughout Canada and the United States, transporting customer freight safely and efficiently while maintaining compliance with all transportation regulations and company policies.

Equipment operated may include:

• Flat Deck Trailers
• Drop Deck Trailers
• Trombone Trailers
• Lowbed Trailers
• Scissor Neck Trailers
• Dry Van Trailers
• Multi-Axle Configurations ranging from 32-wheel to 48-wheel combinations

Key Responsibilities

• Transport freight safely throughout Canada and the United States
• Conduct thorough pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections
• Secure loads in accordance with cargo securement regulations
• Complete all required trip and regulatory documentation accurately
• Maintain compliance with Canadian and U.S. transportation regulations
• Communicate effectively with dispatch, customers, and regulatory officials
• Operate equipment in a safe, professional, and courteous manner
• Assist with loading and unloading operations as required
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance of assigned equipment

Qualifications & Requirements - Mandatory Requirements

• Valid Class 1 Driver's Licence with Air Brake Endorsement
• Minimum 5 years verified Class 1 commercial driving experience
• 3 years of experience with cross-border transport.
• Clean Driver's Abstract (required)
• Ability to cross the Canada-U.S. border
• Strong knowledge of Hours of Service regulations
• Experience with cargo securement and load safety practices
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Professional attitude and strong commitment to safety

Assets

• FAST Card
• Experience hauling oversize and specialized loads
• Experience operating flat deck, lowbed, trombone, drop deck, scissor neck, and multi-axle trailer configurations
• TDG Certification

Schedule Requirements

Successful candidates must be flexible and available to work:

• Days
• Evenings
• Nights
• Weekends
• Extended trips throughout Canada and the United States

Schedules and routes may vary depending on operational requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform physically demanding work
• Ability to climb, bend, and secure loads safely
• Ability to lift heavy objects when required
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Our Commitment to Safety

Safety is the foundation of everything we do. Guy's Freightways Ltd. maintains strict compliance with all applicable transportation, safety, and occupational health regulations. We are looking for professional drivers who understand that safe operations protect our employees, customers, equipment, and the public.

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid vacation

Application question(s):

• Are you able to provide a current, clean driver's abstract

Experience:

• Class 1 : 5 years (required)
• Canada / USA cross-border transport: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person