Been driving for years and ready for a change of scenery? We are looking for local, line haul and team drivers with your experience and drive!
Just got your CDL? A new career awaits you! We've got the tools, support and philosophy to help you succeed in your new job!
Interested in learning from the ground up? Lynden provides a complete mentoring program to help ensure you have the tools to be successful.
Lynden is proud to offer our drivers competitive benefits and perks:
Lynden Transport Driver Jack Sorensen was named the 2018 Alaska Truck Driver of the Year by the Alaska Trucking Association.
Jack has earned many first-place finishes in the annual driving competition in Anchorage and has maintained an accident-free record for 34 years.
John Schank has been ATA Driver of the Year, set records for 40 years of safe driving, driven over 5 million miles, and delivered the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree from the Chugach National Forest.
“I never thought I’d have an opportunity to drive such an incredible icon across the country – what an honor,” John says.
Congratulations to Eric Daggett, a valued driver in Ketchikan, Alaska celebrating 15 years accident free.
When you ask Eric why he enjoys driving truck with Alaska Marine Trucking, he will tell you that he is passionate about delivering goods efficiently within the community and feels like he makes a contribution every day.
Milky Way and Driver Scott Polinder were featured in a Kenworth Truck Co. publication and article Farm to Carton – Milky Way Always Delivers.
Scott loves driving Kenworth's new T680 and he knows a thing or two about driving since he's been at it for nearly 35 years!
Tom Greinier was hired by Alaska Marine Trucking in 2000, as a full load truck driver in Juneau, Alaska.
His experience and knowledge on the road and with various types of equipment have led us to many successes. He has formed strong relationships with many of our customers, so much so, that they trust us to handle their shipping needs.
Joe has 30 years of driving experience, 24 with Lynden Transport makes regular trips to Anchorage, Homer and Whittier.
His most memorable move was transferring a turbine to the Lynden Air Cargo Hercules aircraft. "Moves like this are made easy because Lynden Transport's equipment is top notch," says Joe.
Ralph has been driving for Lynden Transport for 14 years and his most interesting loads are moving large rig parts. He also enjoys the opportunity he has to meet new people along the way.
In Ralph's spare time he enjoys riding his snow machine, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.
William Bell has been driving for Alaska Marine Trucking since 2003.
He is an incredible Class A driver, operator, mechanic and freight handler and will even answer the phone if needed! Bill gets in and gets the job done and customers enjoy and respect his no-nonsense persona. Bill enjoys driving "it's fun, challenging, and pays well," he says.
Jesse Ray celebrated 31 years of safe driving in 2019.
Jesse began his career as an owner operator, driving over the road from Houston, Texas, to Edmonton, Alberta Canada. He is now facing the daily challenges of Houston traffic while driving for Lynden Transport. Jesse is a great role model for all of us, we value his experience and positive attitude he brings to work every day.
Andre Bell is celebrating 7 years of safe driving in the Houston area and does it so efficiently too!
His safe work habits and positive attitude make him a great mentor for all of our new employees at the Lynden Transport service center. He takes our new employees under his wing, and shows them the safe and productive way to get the job done.
Jason has been driving for Alaska Marine Trucking in Dutch Harbor since 2018 and been with the Lynden family of companies since 2010.
He shares that working in Dutch is highly motivating because the whole operation is very team oriented and the comradery is like no other place he's ever worked. We all have the same goal, which is to be safe, keep freight moving, and keep every customer happy.
The North Slope Haul Road (Elliot and Dalton Highways) is one of the most isolated in the world. Scott started driving it in 1982 and has continued even after joining Alaska West Express in 1995. When asking Scott about his tenure with Lynden, he responded "the people and the comradery."
Scott and his wife enjoy the outdoors, breed Rottweilers and he’s active with the Moose Lodge Fraternity 306, holding multiple positions.
Marcos was hired in Sunnyside in 2012 as a line-haul driver for LTI, Inc. After a very short time he moved up to Farm Pickup driver and then to a route coordinator, and his most current position as Sunnyside Operations Manager.
He appreciates that LTI recognizes and rewards the hard work of their employees with advancement.
The quick response of new Alaska Marine Trucking Driver Andrew Lawson saved company equipment and prevented the loss of three new cars belonging to a customer. Alaska Marine Trucking delivers vehicles to an auto dealership in Juneau twice weekly, year-round, with a specialized car-hauling trailer.
Alaska West Express, Inc. driver Brian Ambrose recently took 1st place in the Tanker Class and 3rd over-all at the 2019 Alaska Truck Driving Championships. In 2016 was the winner of the Truck Driver of the Year Award.
Brian has competed in the National Truck Driving Competition 4 times and has placed as high as 17th. Brian has been with Lynden Companies since June 2000.
Eric obtained his CDL in February 2019 and graduated the Dock to Driver program in April. Eric was looking for a challenging career that was also enjoyable while contributing to his community by delivering freight, food, and products to Alaska.
"I would highly recommend this program and company to anyone interested," Eric shares. "Be sure and take the time to take the right steps and not rush anything. Be patient."
Dan has worked for Alaska Marine Trucking since 2006. In 2008 he acquired his Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Hazmat endorsements.
In addition to his daily route, Dan inspects, services, and maintains Petersburg’s SVE trucks, tractors, Ramp A-Frame, and the smaller forklifts as well as mentors new employees. Dan enjoys working for the Lynden companies and states "it is a great team to be a part of and helping making new coworkers a part of the family."
Donald currently works for Alaska Marine Trucking as a Driver, Freight Operator and Mechanic. Driving in Bethel poses a lot of challenges, mainly the terrible road conditions: huge potholes, mud, and extreme dust when it is dry.
He is a key part of the small team in Bethel and is a valuable asset to the company due to his well rounded skill set. He is one of those employees that you always enjoy having around.
Jim has worked for LTI, Inc./Milky Way since 1988. “I’ve enjoyed working for this company. I think the thing I like about it the most is the innovation. The companies I worked for before, they had some technology, but LTI has always added more through the years as they went along," Jim says.
Away from work, Jim keeps himself busy with his wife, grandchildren and his mini-farm.
At Lynden, we are looking for candidates who want to learn from the ground up by working our docks while going to school to get the training needed to earn your CDL class A license.
You'll have an assigned mentor and learn about Lynden too, so that when you get your license, you're ready to move into the driver's seat.
We even pay the tuition at an accredited school of your choice.
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Lynden began with a clear mission: put the customer first, deliver quality, and be the best at what you do. Today, our mission remains the same. We believe that complex transportation problems can be solved in the hands of the right people, with the right tools and the right experience.
Over land, on water, in the air - or in any combination - Lynden helps customers get the job done in challenging areas such as Alaska, Western Canada and Russia, or anywhere in the world we are needed. We have built a reputation of superior service to diverse industries including oil and gas, seafood, mining, construction, retail and manufacturing.
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