Job Summary
Join our dynamic team as an Owner-Operator CDL Class A – Tanker (OTR), where you will be the driving force behind safe, efficient transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous liquids across long-distance routes. As an owner-operator, you’ll leverage your expertise in commercial trucking to deliver freight reliably while maintaining compliance with all federal and state regulations. This role offers the independence of managing your own business while playing a vital part in our logistics network. Your dedication to safety, punctuality, and customer service will ensure smooth operations on every journey.
Responsibilities
- Operate tractor-trailer trucks equipped with tanker and refrigerated trailer systems to transport liquids and freight over the road (OTR) routes.
- Safely load, secure, and unload cargo using manual handling techniques, forklifts, or truck loading equipment, ensuring compliance with hazardous materials regulations.
- Navigate routes efficiently using GPS navigation systems, adhering to DOT (Department of Transportation) and FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) regulations.
- Maintain accurate logs of driving hours, cargo documentation, and delivery records in accordance with DOT and FMCSA standards.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections on trucks and trailers to ensure safety and compliance with vehicle maintenance requirements.
- Communicate effectively with dispatchers, clients, and emergency responders as needed during deliveries or in case of incidents.
- Manage delivery schedules by route driving through diverse terrains such as flatbed, tanker, dump trucks, roll-off trucks, or freight carriers while ensuring timely deliveries.
Skills
- Proven experience in commercial truck driving with a focus on over-the-road (OTR) routes involving hazardous materials and dangerous goods handling.
- Strong knowledge of trucking regulations including DOT (Department of Transportation), FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration), hazardous materials regulations, and safety protocols.
- Skilled in operating various types of trailers such as refrigerated, flatbed, tanker, dump trucks, or roll-off trucks.
- Proficient in GPS navigation systems for efficient route planning and execution.
- Ability to manually handle cargo loading/unloading processes safely and effectively.
- Experience with forklift operation for cargo management when necessary.
- Excellent driving skills with a clean record in commercial driving; familiar with manual transmission trucks preferred.
This role is ideal for motivated owner-operators eager to take charge of their routes while ensuring safety and compliance at every mile. If you thrive on independence, precision driving, and delivering excellence across long distances—this is your next career move!
Pay: $5,000.00 - $6,500.00 per week
Work Location: In person
