CDL A Transport Driver

About the role

We are seeking a full-time CDL A Transport Driver to join our team in Portland, Oregon. This role involves safely operating Class A commercial vehicles to transport various materials and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class A commercial vehicles in compliance with all DOT, FMCSA, state, and federal highway safety requirements
• Prepare trucks, tractors, trailers, and customer-facing equipment to be clean and maintain a professional, show-ready appearance
• Transport vehicles, trailers, cargo, and equipment, to and from assigned locations, including events, customer sites, shops, storage locations, and other destinations
• Support event, delivery, and shop activities, including equipment handling, setup, teardown, and general logistics support as needed
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and readiness of vehicles, trailers, and equipment
• Conduct required pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and related equipment
• Load, unload, secure, and inspect cargo to confirm proper placement, protection, and compliance with applicable safety requirements
• Hook and unhook tractors, trailers, and related equipment as assigned
• Execute routes and schedules to meet delivery, event, and operational timelines safely and professionally
• Complete driver logs, inspection records, fuel records, receipts, time records, and other required transportation paperwork accurately and timely
• Monitor and report mechanical, safety, damage, compliance, or appearance concerns immediately
• Communicate professionally with supervisors, customers, vendors, event personnel, and team members
• Maintain a professional appearance, demeanor, and customer-service approach while representing the company
• Comply with all company and customer safety policies, procedures, travel expectations, and assignment requirements

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A valid Class A commercial driver's license
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorship
• Minimum of 5 years of recent, verifiable Class A driving (CDL A) experience
• Ability to pass a DOT physical & drug screen to obtain and maintain a medical examiner certificate through Roush along with a background check
• Excellent driving record with the ability to pass our MVR standards
• Knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations, including hours-of-service requirements and electronic logging device use
• Experience with cargo securement, equipment handling, and over-the-road travel
• Strong backing, maneuvering, trip planning, and defensive driving skills
• Experience driving in winter, snow, ice, mountain, rural, and major-city conditions
• Experience driving manual transmission commercial vehicles
• Ability to travel for extended periods of time, including overnight travel, weekends, and last-minute scheduling changes
• Ability to work independently, follow instructions, and adapt to changing customer and operational needs
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for logs, records, travel coordination, and customer interaction
• Ability to maintain professional conduct and presentation in customer-facing environments
• Ability to safely lift and move up to 75 pounds and perform active work throughout a shift

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Earned sick time
• STD
• LTD
• 401K
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays

Pay

$34.00 an hour

Schedule

Full-time

Qualifications

Relocation assistance may be available.

Skills

Knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations, excellent driving record, cargo securement, equipment handling, over-the-road travel, winter, snow, ice, mountain, rural, and major-city conditions, manual transmission commercial vehicles, independent work, customer interaction, professional conduct, lifting and moving.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Earned sick time
• STD
• LTD
• 401K
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays

Pay

$34.00 an hour

Schedule

Full-time

Contact

Please visit our careers page and apply by clicking on this link: https://jobs.roush.com/us/en/

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