AZ Truck Driver Resume Canada — Class 1 Complete Guide

AZ Truck Driver Jobs in Canada — Critical Shortage

Canada is facing a severe shortage of qualified AZ (Class 1) truck drivers. The Canadian Trucking Alliance estimates a shortage of over 30,000 drivers nationally. This means excellent job security and strong wages for qualified drivers.

Essential Licences and Certifications for AZ Resume

Always list these prominently at the top of your resume:

AZ Driver's Licence (Class 1) — Province — Clean Abstract

CVOR Certificate — Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration — Clean

FAST Card — Free and Secure Trade Program (for cross-border)

Air Brake Endorsement (Z)

Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)

WHMIS 2015

Cargo Securement — NSC Standard 10

Standard First Aid Level 1

Key Information to Include

Driving Record:

Total kilometres driven (e.g. "5 million+ kilometres driven")

Years of accident-free driving

Clean driver's abstract and CVOR

Clean criminal background check

Equipment Experience:

53-foot dry van

Refrigerated (reefer) trailers

Flatbed and step-deck

Tanker (if applicable)

Technology:

ELD system brands (PeopleNet, KeepTruckin/Motive, Omnitracs)

Trip planning software (PC Miler)

Canada–USA cross-border experience

AZ Driver Salary in Canada 2025

TypePay RangeLocal / City$24–$32/hrRegional (Ontario-Quebec)$0.55–$0.65/kmLong Haul OTR$0.60–$0.75/kmCross-Border Canada-USA$0.65–$0.80/kmOwner Operator$1.20–$1.80/km gross

Top Trucking Companies in Canada

Challenger Motor Freight (Cambridge, ON)

Bison Transport (Winnipeg, MB)

Day & Ross (Hartland, NB)

Mullen Trucking (Aldersyde, AB)

TFI International (Mont-Saint-Hilaire, QC)

Trimac Transportation (Calgary, AB)

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