Longhaul OTR - CDL Driver

Responsibilities

• Drive a tractor trailer intrastate and/or interstate on local and/or overnight routes to deliver to various shippers and receivers.
• Complete all required safety checks (pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Report all safety issues and/or repairs required.
• Follow all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies.
• Immediately report all safety hazards.
• Inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
• Perform count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded.
• Complete all required paperwork associated with freight.
• Drive to and deliver customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule.
• Ensure that tractor, trailer and freight are always appropriately locked and/or secured.
• Ensure trailer is clean of trash/debris after each delivery.
• Complete daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state and company requirements.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required.
• Communicate with dispatcher about load updates or issues.
• Communicate with mechanics regarding updates or issues with the tractor or trailer.

Requirements

• 3-12 months of commercial driving experience
• High school diploma/GED or state approved equivalent
• Valid CDL A
• Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
• Able to communicate with dispatcher and mechanics
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
• Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
• Valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT Health Card
• Able to communicate with customers and vendors professionally

Qualifications

• Bilingual
• Hand-held point of delivery scanning system experience (i.e. POD)
• Customer service-related work experience

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Health Benefits
• Paid Training
• Respected Home Time
• $3,000 Sign on bonus
• Holiday Pay / Vacation Pay