Tractor Trailer Driver

Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with 2025 total revenues reaching approximately $4.4 billion. Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 607 locations and has about 10,000 employees in North America.

About the role

The Tractor Trailer Driver transports, delivers, and retrieves assorted construction and heavy equipment while supporting branch operations in a professional, safe, and timely manner. This position operates both commercial and non-commercial vehicles safely and efficiently, performing to a high standard of quality within the branch and in the field.

Responsibilities

• Transport, deliver and retrieve assorted construction and heavy equipment
• Operate commercial or non-commercial vehicles in a safe, efficient and professional manner
• Promote professionalism and excellent customer service
• Perform vehicle inspections before and after pickups and deliveries
• Ensure all delivery documents are properly maintained and available for inspection
• Apply knowledge of driving and/or commercial driving skills in difficult locations, heavy traffic, inclement weather, mountainous terrain, or tight loading dock areas
• Secure construction equipment by means of chaining, strapping, and blocking under DOT policies
• Maintain open communication with Branch Manager and/or central dispatch for delivery schedules
• Observe safety rules and regulations at customer job sites and Herc Rentals facilities
• Provide training assistance for customers regarding safe operations of vehicles, tools, or machinery
• Report any damage to Herc Rentals property uncovered during equipment pickup
• Report all accidents involving the driver or equipment to Branch Manager or Central Dispatch
• Promptly report delays due to breakdowns, weather, traffic, or other problems
• Maintain flexibility in daily routine to respond to management and customer demands
• Ensure proper paperwork and logs are maintained accurately on a daily basis

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of tractor trailer driving experience within the last three years
• Commercial Driver’s License, Class A, with tanker endorsement
• Current medical card
• Hazmat endorsement must be obtained within 120 days of employment (assistance provided)
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs

Skills

• Ability to operate large, heavy machinery
• Ability to secure loads safely
• Customer service skills

Pay

$30–$35 per hour

Benefits

• Keeping you healthy
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Flex spending and health savings accounts
  • Virtual Health Visits
  • 24 Hour Nurse Line
  • Healthy Pregnancy Program
  • Tobacco Cessation Program
  • Weight Loss Program
• Building Your Financial Future
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Life & Work Harmony
  • Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Military leave & support for those in the National Guard and Reserves
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Auto & Home Insurance Discounts
• Protecting You & Your Family
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Company Paid Disability Insurance
  • Supplemental Disability Insurance
  • Group Legal Plan
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accident Insurance