Role overview

23rd September, 2026

Full Job Description Class 1 Owner Operator – USA Open Board

Most Owner Operator postings promise big numbers and bury the details in fine print. This one doesn't need to. You're looking at $1.24 per mile on every loaded, empty, or bobtail mile, translating into $250,000 to $255,000 a year for the right driver, with additional pay and additional fuel subsidy if you're running tri-axle equipment, plus paid assessorial pay on top. Add in zero cost licensing and insurance, and a fuel subsidy program specifically designed to protect your bottom line, and this becomes one of the more straightforward, transparent pay structures on the open board right now.

This is a Class 1 Owner Operator seat running CAN/US open board freight out of an established terminal in the Aberfoyle, Ontario area, with a growing, dynamic fleet behind you.

Why This Opportunity Is Different
Most open board seats hand you a per-mile rate and leave you to figure out the rest. This one backs that rate with a full support structure: cross-border licensing, tolls, and pre-approved out-of-pocket expenses are covered 100 percent, and licensing and insurance cost you nothing to maintain. You're not just getting a truck and a rate — you're getting bi-weekly direct deposit, extended dental and health coverage, ongoing training and development, and a company that invests in company events and on-site parking because it wants Owner Operators to stick around, not cycle through.

What You'll Be Doing

Operate a Class 1 tractor-trailer on open board freight across a mix of lanes, loads, and customers
Run loaded, empty, and bobtail miles while maintaining full compliance on cross-border CAN/US freight movement
Keep your equipment inspection-ready and maintain a clean, professional safety record
Manage your own schedule and trip planning as an independent Owner Operator within a supported dispatch structure

What We're Looking For

Minimum of one year of verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience
Clean commercial driver's abstract with an excellent safety record
Ability to clear a criminal record check
A tractor that is a 2018 model year or newer with a fully functioning DEF system
Comfort and willingness operating cross-border, CAN/US open board freight
Compensation & Work Model
CA$250,000 to CA$255,000 per year, built on $1.24 per mile for all loaded, empty, or bobtail miles, plus additional pay and fuel subsidy for tri-axle equipment and paid assessorial pay. Licensing and insurance are provided at zero cost to the Owner Operator. Work model: On the road, open board.

Location & Travel
Based out of a terminal in the Aberfoyle, Ontario area. Regular cross-border travel between Canada and the United States is required.

How to Apply
To apply or learn more, contact: manisha.taparia@tappwfs.com Call Manisha@ 1 587 318 0472
Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process for any candidate who requires them.

About TAPP Workforce Solutions
TAPP Workforce Solutions is a specialized recruitment and workforce solutions firm supporting organizations across skilled trades, engineering, manufacturing, and professional services. We act as an extension of our clients' teams, delivering thoughtful, relationship-driven hiring solutions focused on long-term fit, performance, and retention.