CDL‑B Flatbed and Box Truck Transport Driver
Major Tool & Machine · Indianapolis, IN · 6 days ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
You start with a thorough pre-trip
- Inspect tires, lights, brakes, fuel, oil, and water
- Confirm your CDL and vehicle meet all state and federal DOT requirements
Review and Secure Loads
- Review the router, match purchase orders and shipping paperwork
- Make sure MTM Travelers have the correct status attached to every load
- Secure loads with tie-downs and tarps
- Navigate using knowledge of commercial driving regulations and local roads
Stay Connected and Complete Deliveries
- Stay in touch by phone or radio for delivery instructions
- Keep an accurate driver log
- Upon arrival, load/unload, prepare receipts, and collect payment for delivered goods and any delivery charges
Handle Emergencies
- Be prepared for basic roadside fixes such as changing a tire, installing a light bulb or fuse, adding tire chains, and swapping a spark plug
- Report incidents or accidents per procedure
Beyond the Wheel
- Maintain your CDL and our fleet to DOT standards
- Verify loads against shipping papers; ensure router alignment
- Collaborate with MTM Manufacturing Team Leaders and key vendors to support schedules and capabilities
- Foster mutually beneficial partnerships
DOT Compliance and Knowledge
- Keep a thorough working knowledge of the DOT regulations that apply to daily duties
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or GED
- Experience: 3+ years of commercial driving; CDL B required
- Certifications: Medical Card required when operating from a wide-load escort vehicle up to a 20,000-lb box truck per D.O.T and MTM guidelines. CDL B is required for operating from a wide-load escort vehicle up to a 54,000-lb flatbed per D.O.T and MTM guidelines
- Visual acuity: Accommodation as needed to pass the required driver’s license test
- Physical demands: Stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to floor. Lift/exert 20–50 lbs occasionally; 10–25 lbs frequently; up to 10 lbs constantly to move objects
- Working conditions: Exposure to high noise from operating machines. Physical hazards from moving equipment/production components. Airborne fumes, dust, and mist. Skin exposure to oils and cutting fluids
Additional Notes
- Reliable attendance is essential to success in this role
- You may be asked to perform other job-related tasks as needed, consistent with applicable state and federal law
Equal Opportunity
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.