CDL A Driver

NHT Logistics•Denver, PA

6d•Remote

About The Position

NHT Logistics, Inc. is a family-owned trucking, cold storage and brokerage company located in Denver, PA. Join our team as we aim for excellence in everything we do. Purpose: We are seeking a professional and safety-focused Class A CDL Driver responsible for the timely and secure transportation of goods across the five boroughs of New York City, Long Island, and throughout the mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Midwest regions. The CDL A Driver will be in complete support of and willing adherence to NHT’s mission, vision and core values. Applicant must hold these standards as his/her own. This role requires a strong commitment to customer service, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. The driver will be responsible for operating equipment safely, managing freight handling, and utilizing company-provided technology to ensure accurate navigation and reporting. Key Responsibilities include: · Safely operating equipment to transport goods while ensuring on-time deliveries and high-quality customer service. · Loading and unloading trailers, including breaking down freight as needed · Adhering to all traffic laws and DOT regulations while maintaining a safe and courteous driver style. · Completing accurate, neat, and timely paperwork. · Navigating routes using GPS and in-field technology provided by the company. · Maintain accurate logs and activity records using ELD systems to remain compliant with federal and state regulations. In addition to daily operations, the driver is responsible for maintaining equipment safety and readiness through regular inspections and reporting. This includes: · Conducting pre-trip, in-route, and post-trip inspections of tires, lights, brakes, fuel levels. · Reporting mechanical issues, defects, or required maintenance on tractors and trailers immediately. · Keeping equipment clean, organized, and in proper working condition.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL
Valid DOT Medical Card
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
Clean motor vehicle record (no serious violations in the past 3 years).

Nice To Haves

A willingness to learn how to haul nest run eggs and operate safely on tight farm roads, including in inclement weather.
Ability to manage multiple delivery appointments at varying times, including daytime and overnight schedules.
Basic understanding of single- and dual-zone trailers, including proper use of a bulkhead.
Working knowledge of safety regulations and traffic laws.
Ability to properly secure palletized freight using tension bars and e-track systems.
Power jack certification
Experience operating an electric pallet jack for dock deliveries, street-side loading/unloading, and liftgate operations.
Familiarity with Samsara ELD system.

Responsibilities

Safely operating equipment to transport goods while ensuring on-time deliveries and high-quality customer service.
Loading and unloading trailers, including breaking down freight as needed
Adhering to all traffic laws and DOT regulations while maintaining a safe and courteous driver style.
Completing accurate, neat, and timely paperwork.
Navigating routes using GPS and in-field technology provided by the company.
Maintain accurate logs and activity records using ELD systems to remain compliant with federal and state regulations.
Conducting pre-trip, in-route, and post-trip inspections of tires, lights, brakes, fuel levels.
Reporting mechanical issues, defects, or required maintenance on tractors and trailers immediately.
Keeping equipment clean, organized, and in proper working condition.