CDL A Tanker Driver

About the role

Heniff Transportation offers immediate openings for Company Drivers and Owner Operators specializing in Food-Grade Tank Hauling. Based out of their Blair (Omaha), NE terminal, 95% of loads are pre-loaded. Drivers simply arrive at the terminal, hook to a loaded trailer, and head out for delivery. Approximately 80% of liquid freight out of this terminal is Hazmat food-grade Lactic Acid. Hazmat-endorsed drivers and Passport holders are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• 95% of the time, loads are pre-loaded at the terminal.
• Drivers can choose between home daily or out one night at a time schedules.
• Positions range from local driver to regional and OTR drivers, with varying lengths of travel.
• Pay structure includes top pay by percent of linehaul, hourly load and unload pay, and home time benefits.
• Benefits include safety incentive plans, driver referral bonuses, and comprehensive health and dental insurance.
• PTO, 7 paid holidays, and a 401k plan with company match are also provided.
• Company-provided life insurance and PeopleNet in-cab technology are included.

Requirements

• Must meet all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid Class A CDL with Tank Endorsement from state of residence.
• Hazmat Endorsement strongly preferred.
• Valid Passport preferred (for Canada deliveries).
• 12 months verifiable tractor/trailer experience under a DOT-certified carrier.
• No more than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years; no more than 2 in the last 12 months.
• No preventable DOT recordable crashes within the last 3 years.
• No major traffic violations within stated lookback periods:
• Reckless/careless driving last 5 years.
• DWI/DUI last 5 years.
• Hit and run / leaving the scene of an accident last 5 years.
• Excessive speeding (15+ mph over posted limit) last 3 years.

Qualifications

• Must be able to meet all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Must have a valid Class A CDL with Tank Endorsement from state of residence.
• Hazmat Endorsement is strongly preferred.
• A valid Passport is preferred for Canada deliveries.
• At least 12 months of verifiable tractor/trailer experience under a DOT-certified carrier.
• No more than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years; no more than 2 in the last 12 months.
• No preventable DOT recordable crashes within the last 3 years.
• No major traffic violations within stated lookback periods:
• Reckless/careless driving last 5 years.
• DWI/DUI last 5 years.
• Hit and run / leaving the scene of an accident last 5 years.
• Excessive speeding (15+ mph over posted limit) last 3 years.

Skills

• Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Ability to handle hazardous materials (Hazmat).
• Experience operating a Class A CDL with Tank Endorsement.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with customers and colleagues.

Benefits

• Top pay by percent of linehaul.
• Hourly load and unload pay.
• Home time benefits.
• Safety incentive plan up to $10,000 per year.
• Driver referral bonus.
• PPO health insurance.
• Excellent dental insurance.
• Vision plan.
• Generous PTO.
• 7 paid holidays.
• 401k plan with company match.
• Company-provided life insurance.
• PeopleNet in-cab technology.

Pay

• Top pay by percent of linehaul.
• Hourly load and unload pay.

Schedule

• Home daily or out one night at a time.
• Regional and OTR drivers out 2 to 4 days and 5+ days respectively.