Defender LTL

🚨 TOMORROW! 🚨

Set your alarms. Our Customer Appreciation Day is happening tomorrow from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM!

Stop by for lunch and hang out with the Defender crew. 🤘🏼

We may or may not have bought enough ice cream to serve the whole town 🤭🍦

While supplies last — see you tomorrow!

SAVE THE DATE 🎉

Join us for Defender LTL’s Customer Appreciation Day on Wednesday, August 19th from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM at 5507 55 Street.

As a small thank you for your continued support, we’ll have:
🍔 Lunch
🍦 Ice cream
🎁 Door prizes
✨ And more!

We truly appreciate every customer who trusts us with their freight. We couldn’t do what we do without you, and we’d love the chance to say thank you in person.

We can’t wait to see you 🖤 Please share!

We’ll be closed Monday, August 3 to give our crew a well-deserved long weekend. 🤘🏼

Our team might be taking Monday off, but your freight doesn’t have to! 😉 Get your orders in now so we can make sure everything is picked up and on the move before the long weekend.

We’ll be back to normal operations on Tuesday, August 4, refreshed and ready to keep things rolling.

Thanks for your continued support and understanding. We hope everyone has a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved long weekend! 🇨🇦

🚛 Meet the Team!

We're kicking off our Meet the Team series by introducing Dylan, Kurtis, and Chris!

These three started with us as Class 5 Pickup & Delivery drivers. As our Company has continued to grow, so have they. We were proud to put each of them through the Class 1 MELT program to help them advance their careers. Two have successfully earned their Class 1 licenses, and the other is just an exam away from crossing the finish line. We're incredibly proud of the hard work, dedication, and commitment they've shown throughout the process.

Investing in our team has always been important to us, because our success starts with the people behind the wheel.

👋 Dylan
• Nickname: Dr. Dyl
• Main Route: St. Paul
• Favorite thing about Defender: “Has got to be our crew, everyone’s just good sh*t” 😂

👋 Kurtis
• Nickname: Bodie the Bod
• Main Route: Bonnyville
• Favorite thing about Defender: “The people and support for growth, development and advancement” 💯

👋 Chris
• Nickname: Fancy
• Main Route: Bonnyville
• Favorite thing about Defender: “Workin with f***ing legends, makes those harder days minor details” 😎

It’s been a whirlwind of a summer so far at Defender! ☀️

The support from our customers has kept us busier than we ever imagined, and with that growth comes an incredible team that’s growing right alongside us.

Over the past little while we’ve welcomed some great people to the team, filling positions including:
✅ Apprentice Mechanic
✅ Class 1 P&D Driver
✅ Shop Labourer
✅ Class 5 P&D Driver
✅ Dispatch

We’re not done growing yet! We’re still looking to add the right people for the following roles:
📌 Accounting & Billing Coordinator
📌 Class 1 Line Hauler

If you or someone you know is looking to join a fast-growing local company, we’d love to hear from you!

A long overdue post. Meet the Owners! 👋🏼

Derek 🚨

Derek has had a knack for fixing things from an early age. Obtaining his Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician designation in 2012, he has years of experience maintaining and repairing commercial trucks and heavy equipment. After years of frustration with the lack of reliable freight options in the area, the idea for Defender was born, and Derek brought his experience and problem-solving mindset to help turn that vision into a reliable operation. Today, he oversees fleet maintenance, ensuring every truck is safe, reliable, and road-ready. Whether it’s routine servicing or getting a truck back on the road in the middle of the night, he’s the one the team counts on to make it happen. When he’s not in the shop, you’ll usually find him behind the wheel on a long haul, catching a few hours of sleep in the truck before getting back at it, or working on another project—because sitting still has never really been his thing.

Shaylene 🚨

After spending more than 10 years at home raising five kids, Shaylene jumped back into the workforce without missing a beat. She looks after billing and keeps the office running smoothly, making sure the day-to-day details never get overlooked. Whether she’s helping customers, filling in for dispatch, or making sure things stay on track behind the scenes, Shaylene is always one step ahead. After years of managing a busy household, juggling the fast pace at Defender comes naturally. When she’s not at the office, she’s busy balancing the never-ending schedule of kids’ sports, school activities, and everything else that comes with raising a family of seven.

Jordan 🚨

Born and raised on a farm north of Bonnyville, Jordan developed a strong work ethic and drive to achieve more from an early age. Never one to settle, he spent 12 years working as a Power Engineer both locally and in the Conklin area, earning his 2nd Class Power Engineer ticket, all the while obtaining his Class 1 licence and running his own contracting business on his days off. That same entrepreneurial mindset and determination ultimately led him to co-found Defender, where he combined his hands-on experience and knowledge of the industry to help build the company from the ground up. Today, he oversees day-to-day operations, supports the team wherever he’s needed, and still finds himself behind the wheel more days than not. If there’s a truck to drive, a problem to solve, or a customer to help, chances are Jordan is already on it.

Kirsten 🚨

Originally from Lloydminster, Kirsten now calls Bonnyville home after Jordan finally convinced her to make the move. She earned her CPA designation in 2020 and brings over 10 years of accounting and tax experience to Defender. While working full-time in public accounting, she also managed Defender’s books behind the scenes until joining the team full-time in June 2025. As Controller, she oversees everything accounting—from paying the bills to making sure ours get paid too. If you’ve ever received a friendly payment reminder, it probably came from Kirsten, so it’s best to stay on her good side. When she’s not balancing the books, she’s busy trying to keep the boys from adding another truck to the fleet!

🚛 NOW HIRING – CLASS 1 DRIVER 🚛
Based out of Bonnyville, AB

Defender LTL is looking for a dependable, motivated Class 1 Driver to join our team!

We're looking for someone who enjoys variety. This role is primarily Full Truckload (FTL) work, with a mix of LTL pickup & delivery, evening linehaul opportunities, daytime long-haul trips, and other miscellaneous driving duties as required. No two weeks are exactly the same.

What you'll be doing:
✅ Full Truckload (FTL) freight
✅ LTL pickup & delivery
✅ Evening linehaul runs
✅ Daytime long-haul trips
✅ A variety of other driving assignments as needed

What we're looking for:
• Valid Class 1 Driver's License
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-focused
• Professional with customers and coworkers
• Ability to work independently
• Clean driver's abstract preferred

What we offer:
✔ Competitive hourly wage (based on experience) and great benefits
✔ Plenty of overtime available for those looking to maximize their earnings
✔ Consistent, year-round work
✔ Opportunity to grow with a company that values its employees

📍 This position is based out of Bonnyville, Alberta.
If you're looking for a driving job that offers variety, steady work, and the opportunity to earn excellent income through overtime, we'd love to hear from you.
📩 Send your resume to [email protected]

A great way to spend Canada Day! 🇨🇦

It was nice seeing so many familiar faces along the parade route and celebrating with our community. Thanks to everyone who waved, cheered, and came out to support!

Big thanks to our crew for hanging out with us, helping decorate, handing out candy, and making the day such a success. We appreciate you guys! ❤️

Hope everyone had a fantastic Canada Day!

🚛 NOW HIRING – 5-TON DELIVERY DRIVER | BONNYVILLE, AB 🚛

Looking for a steady driving job that lets you be home every day?

Defender LTL is looking for a reliable, safety-focused 5-Ton Driver to join our Bonnyville team. If you take pride in providing excellent customer service and enjoy working independently, we'd like to hear from you.

What We Offer:
✅ Competitive wages
✅ Home every night
✅ Monday–Friday schedule (or Tuesday to Saturday)
✅ Benefits package
✅ Supportive team environment

What You'll Do:

Deliver and pick up freight throughout Bonnyville and surrounding communities.
Safely load, secure, and unload freight.
Complete daily inspections and required paperwork.
Provide professional, friendly customer service.

Requirements:

Valid Class 5 licence (Q endorsement/Air Brakes is an asset)
Clean driver's abstract
Physically capable of handling freight
Strong work ethic and positive attitude
Previous delivery or freight experience is an asset

If you're dependable, safety-minded, and ready to join a growing Alberta carrier, we'd love to hear from you.

📩 Send your resume to:
[email protected]@defenderltl.com

🇨🇦 Holiday Notice – Defender LTL Inc. 🇨🇦

Please be advised that we will be closed on Wednesday, July 1 in celebration of Canada Day.

We will resume normal operations on Thursday, July 2.

Be sure to give us a wave if you spot us in the parade! 👋🏼🍭

— The Defender LTL Team