Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Truck Owner Operator and take control of your driving career! As an essential part of our logistics network, you will operate a variety of commercial trucks, including tractor-trailers, refrigerated trailers, flatbeds, tankers, and specialized vehicles like dump trucks and roll-off trucks. Your expertise in over-the-road (OTR) routes, delivery driving, and freight handling will ensure timely, safe deliveries across diverse locations. This role offers the opportunity to work independently while adhering to strict safety and regulatory standards set by FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration), DOT (Department of Transportation), and hazardous materials regulations. If you’re passionate about driving, logistics cargo handling, and managing hazardous or dangerous goods with precision and professionalism, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your career.
Duties
- Safely operate various types of commercial trucks including tractor-trailers, refrigerated trailers, flatbeds, tankers, and specialized vehicles such as dump trucks or forklift-equipped trucks.
- Plan and execute efficient routes using GPS navigation systems to optimize delivery schedules across long-distance OTR routes.
- Load and unload freight with proper manual handling techniques or equipment like forklifts, ensuring cargo safety and compliance with logistics cargo handling standards.
- Transport a wide range of goods including hazardous materials (hazmat), dangerous goods, or temperature-sensitive freight while strictly following hazardous materials regulations.
- Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety, compliance with DOT regulations, and proper functioning of all truck systems.
- Load & unload cargo accurately, securing loads properly to prevent shifting during transit; handle special cargo such as refrigerated items or tanker loads with care.
- Maintain detailed logs of driving hours, deliveries, inspections, and incidents in accordance with FMCSA regulations; communicate effectively with dispatch for route adjustments or issues.
- Comply with all safety protocols related to truck loading/unloading, hazardous materials handling, and transportation regulations to ensure safe operations at all times.
Experience
- Proven experience in commercial truck driving across various vehicle types including tractor-trailers, flatbeds, tankers, or refrigerated trailers.
- Familiarity with route driving on over-the-road (OTR) routes and delivery driving within different geographic regions.
- Hands-on experience with truck loading/unloading procedures using forklifts or manual techniques; knowledge of logistics cargo handling best practices.
- Knowledge of FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) regulations, DOT (Department of Transportation) rules, and hazardous materials regulations for transporting dangerous goods safely.
- Experience operating trucks equipped with manual transmissions; ability to perform manual handling tasks efficiently.
- Ability to navigate using GPS navigation systems accurately while managing delivery schedules under tight deadlines.
- Prior experience working with specialized vehicles such as dump trucks or roll-off trucks is a plus but not required.
Embark on a rewarding journey where your driving skills make a real impact! We value safety first and provide the tools you need to succeed as a professional truck owner operator committed to excellence in logistics transportation.
Pay: $5,800.00 - $8,500.00 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Fuel card
- Paid sick time
Work Location: On the road
