Job Overview
Join our dynamic team as an OTR Car Hauler Driver and take on the exciting challenge of transporting vehicles across long distances with precision and care. In this role, you will operate specialized tractor-trailers designed for automobile transportation, ensuring safe and timely deliveries while adhering to all safety and regulatory standards. Your expertise in driving, load handling, and route navigation will be essential to maintaining our reputation for reliability and excellence in vehicle logistics. This position offers an energetic work environment where your skills directly contribute to the seamless movement of freight across regions, supporting our commitment to customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate tractor-trailers equipped for automobile transportation on over-the-road (OTR) routes, ensuring compliance with FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) regulations and DOT (Department of Transportation) standards
- Load and unload vehicles using appropriate manual handling techniques
- Navigate routes efficiently using GPS navigation systems, planning optimal paths for timely deliveries while adhering to traffic laws
- Secure vehicles properly during transit, utilizing appropriate tie-downs, straps, or other cargo handling tools to prevent movement or damage during transport
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections on trucks and trailers, including refrigerated trailers or tankers if applicable, to identify maintenance needs or safety issues
- Document delivery details accurately, including mileage logs, delivery receipts, and incident reports in compliance with FMCSA regulations
- Communicate effectively with dispatch teams regarding route updates, delivery status, or any issues encountered during transit
Experience
- Proven experience in commercial truck driving with a focus on automobile transportation
- Strong knowledge of logistics cargo handling procedures and truck loading/unloading techniques
- Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a clean driving record
- Experience operating manual transmission trucks and utilizing GPS navigation systems for route planning
- Knowledge of FMCSA regulations, DOT requirements, and safety protocols for truck driving
- Ability to perform manual handling tasks safely and efficiently in various environments
- Prior route driving experience on long-distance OTR routes is highly desirable
Embark on a rewarding career where your driving skills keep the wheels turning! We’re dedicated to supporting your growth as a professional driver while providing a safe and energetic work environment.
Pay: Up to $140,000.00 per year
Work Location: On the road
