Job Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) A Truck Driver and take the wheel in delivering essential goods across diverse routes! This energetic role offers the opportunity to operate a variety of commercial trucks, including tractor-trailers, refrigerated trailers, flatbeds, tankers, and specialized equipment like dump trucks and roll-off trucks. You’ll be at the forefront of logistics, ensuring timely and safe delivery of freight while adhering to all safety and regulatory standards. If you thrive on driving, manual handling, and navigating complex routes, this position is your chance to accelerate your career in transportation!
Responsibilities
- Safely operate commercial trucks with manual transmissions across over-the-road (OTR) routes, ensuring compliance with FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) and DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations.
- Load and unload freight using appropriate manual handling techniques, forklifts, or other equipment as needed, including hazardous materials (hazmat) and dangerous goods.
- Navigate efficiently using GPS systems to plan optimal routes for timely deliveries while managing route driving schedules.
- Transport a variety of cargo such as refrigerated goods, automobile transportation units, freight containers, or specialized loads like tanker or flatbed shipments.
- Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the tractor-trailer or other equipment to ensure safety and compliance with hazardous materials regulations.
- Load and unload cargo at multiple destinations, ensuring proper securing of freight to prevent damage during transit.
- Communicate effectively with dispatchers and customers to coordinate delivery schedules and resolve any logistical issues promptly.
Qualifications
- Valid CDL A license with a clean driving record; experience with over-the-road (OTR) driving routes preferred.
- Proven experience in commercial truck driving, including delivery driving and route driving with tractor-trailers or similar heavy-duty vehicles.
- Knowledge of FMCSA regulations, DOT regulations, hazardous materials regulations, and safety protocols related to truck loading/unloading and manual handling.
- Ability to operate various types of trucks such as refrigerated trailers, flatbeds, tankers, dump trucks, roll-off trucks, or specialty vehicles like forklift-equipped trucks.
- Skilled in GPS navigation systems for efficient route planning and navigation across diverse terrains.
- Strong understanding of logistics cargo handling processes including freight management for hazardous goods or dangerous materials.
- Excellent driving skills with an emphasis on safety, manual transmission operation, and adherence to all federal and state transportation laws.
Embark on a rewarding journey where your driving expertise makes a real impact! We’re committed to supporting your growth in the trucking industry by providing opportunities to work with diverse equipment types while maintaining the highest safety standards. Join us today to drive your career forward!
Pay: $35.44 - $42.68 per hour
Work Location: On the road
