Overview
Join our team as a dedicated Local Independent Contractor Semi Truck Driver and take charge of delivering freight efficiently and safely across your designated routes. This role offers the flexibility of independent contracting while providing opportunities to work with a variety of cargo types, including refrigerated, flatbed, tanker, and more. You’ll be the backbone of our logistics operation, ensuring timely deliveries and exceptional service for our customers. If you thrive on driving, load management, and navigating diverse routes, this is your chance to make an impact in a dynamic transportation environment.
Responsibilities
- Operate tractor-trailers with manual transmissions across local routes, adhering to all safety and traffic regulations.
- Load and unload freight using appropriate equipment such as forklifts or roll-off trucks, ensuring cargo integrity and safety.
- Handle a variety of freight types including refrigerated goods, flatbed loads, tankers, and other specialized trailers.
- Conduct pre-trip inspections on trucks and trailers to confirm roadworthiness and compliance with safety standards.
- Manage route driving efficiently to meet delivery schedules while maintaining fuel efficiency and safety protocols.
- Secure cargo properly during transit to prevent shifting or damage, especially when transporting delicate or heavy items.
- Communicate proactively with dispatchers and clients regarding delivery times, route changes, or issues encountered during trips.
Experience
- Proven experience in truck driving with a focus on commercial driving operations involving tractor-trailers.
- Familiarity with load & unload procedures for various freight types such as refrigerated goods, flatbeds, tankers, and dump trucks.
- Hands-on experience operating manual transmission trucks is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of safety regulations related to trucking, including DOT compliance and hours-of-service rules.
- Prior delivery driver experience involving route driving within local areas is essential.
- Ability to operate auxiliary equipment like forklifts when necessary for loading or unloading cargo.
- Demonstrated ability to handle different types of trucks including roll-off trucks and dump trucks is a plus. This role offers an energetic environment where your driving skills directly contribute to our success! We value transparency, professionalism, and dedication—if you’re ready to hit the road as an independent contractor semi truck driver committed to excellence in freight delivery, we want to hear from you!
Pay: $800.00 - $1,500.00 per week
Work Location: On the road
