Long Haul Truck Driver Jobs in Canada

Employer: Shivaay Trucking

Location: Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Pay: CAD $7,000–$8,500 per month, as advertised

Starting rate: CAD $0.60 per mile for refrigerated freight runs

Employment type: Full-time, permanent

Driving arrangement: Solo driver

Route: British Columbia–California

Experience: At least 3 years of truck-driving experience

Work location: On the road

LMIA status: Employer says it does not currently have an LMIA

About the Role

Shivaay Trucking is looking for a reliable, experienced driver to handle long-distance freight transportation between British Columbia and California. The position involves solo driving and refrigerated trailer runs, commonly called reefer runs.

The advertised starting rate is CAD $0.60 per mile. The employer also states that additional pickups and deliveries are paid separately and that drivers receive their pay every two weeks.

This is a road-based position, so you’ll need to be comfortable spending extended periods driving, following delivery schedules and handling freight transportation responsibilities. A clean driving record is an important requirement.

Important for international applicants: The employer says it doesn’t currently have a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). It may consider applying for one for a suitable candidate who is already in Canada and has at least one year remaining on a valid open work permit. The listing does not confirm that the employer can sponsor someone applying from abroad.

Primary Responsibilities

• Drive commercial trucks on long-distance routes between British Columbia and California.
• Transport freight using refrigerated trailers.
• Complete assigned solo driving runs and follow dispatch instructions.
• Keep to delivery schedules while observing road-safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean driving record and operate the truck responsibly.
• Handle additional pickups and deliveries when assigned.
• Communicate with dispatch about route progress, delays and delivery requirements.
• Follow applicable commercial driving and transportation regulations.

These duties reflect the advertised driving arrangement and the normal responsibilities associated with long-haul commercial trucking. Confirm the full duty list with the employer before accepting an offer.

Qualifications

The employer is seeking a reliable driver with at least 3 years of truck-driving experience and a clean driving abstract. Experience with long-distance routes and refrigerated freight transportation will be useful for this position.

You’ll also need the appropriate commercial driver’s licence for the vehicle and routes involved. Because the advertised runs cross the Canada–United States border, ask the employer which licences, border-crossing documents and US entry permissions you must hold before starting.

The employer specifically states that applicants must already be in Canada. It also asks interested candidates to provide their contact details and the best time to reach them.

Licences & Requirements

• At least 3 years of truck-driving experience.
• A clean driving abstract.
• A valid commercial driver’s licence appropriate for the truck and route.
• Ability to handle solo long-haul driving assignments.
• Ability to operate refrigerated freight equipment, as required.
• Compliance with applicable commercial driving and road-safety regulations.
• Applicant must already be in Canada, according to the employer’s listing.
• For the employer’s proposed LMIA consideration, at least 1 year must remain on a valid open work permit.
• Any required US entry documents for cross-border routes must be confirmed with the employer.

Job Snapshot

What’s on Offer

The employer advertises monthly earnings of CAD $7,000–$8,500, with reefer runs starting at $0.60 per mile. It also states that additional pickups and deliveries are paid and that drivers receive payment every two weeks.

Your actual earnings will depend on the miles driven, assigned loads, additional paid work and the employer’s compensation arrangements. Ask whether the advertised monthly range is a guaranteed amount or an estimate based on typical work.

Before accepting an offer, confirm the payment calculation, deductions, expected mileage, time away from home, rest arrangements and responsibility for operating costs.

Visa Sponsorship & Work Permit Information

This vacancy needs careful attention if you’re looking for Canadian visa sponsorship. Shivaay Trucking states that it does not currently have an LMIA, but may be willing to apply for one for the right candidate who is already in Canada with at least one year left on a valid open work permit.

An LMIA is a document an employer may need before hiring a temporary foreign worker. It helps establish whether the employer can hire a foreign worker for the position. An employer’s willingness to apply does not mean an LMIA has been approved or that a work permit will be granted.

Under Canada’s official work permit guidance, most employer-specific work permits require a job offer and may require an LMIA. Applicants must meet the relevant immigration requirements before they can work legally in Canada.

If you’re currently outside Canada, contact the employer before applying to confirm whether your situation can be considered. Do not treat this vacancy as confirmed overseas sponsorship.

Read Canada’s official employer-specific work permit guidance.

Who This Job Suits

This role is best suited to experienced commercial truck drivers who are already in Canada, have a clean driving abstract and are comfortable with long-distance solo driving.

It may be a good fit if you’ve driven refrigerated trailers, understand cross-border freight work and can meet the licence and documentation requirements for the assigned route.

If you’re applying from outside Canada and need the employer to arrange a new LMIA and work permit, clarify that possibility first. The listing does not promise that the employer will sponsor an overseas applicant.

How to Apply

The employer asks interested candidates to email their resume directly. Include your full name, current location in Canada, phone number, truck-driving experience, licence class and driving abstract status. Briefly explain your experience with long-haul routes and refrigerated trailers.

Also mention your current Canadian work authorization and how long it remains valid, if applicable. Ask the employer to confirm the current vacancy, route, pay arrangement and whether it can consider your work permit situation.

Application email: shivaaytrucking@gmail.com

Email subject: Application for Long Haul Truck Driver