CDL-A Line Haul Driver

Ross Express•Auburn, ME

About The Position

As a CDL-A Line Haul Driver, you will transport freight between Ross Express terminals during overnight hours. You will be home daily, as well as on weekends and holidays. Join our team and be part of a company that values excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement. Together, we’ll continue to redefine what it means to provide exceptional transportation services.

Requirements

Valid CDL-A Driver’s License
Experience: 1 year of commercial vehicle driving experience is required.
Clean Driving Record: No record of a driver's license suspension or revocation for more than 30 days covering the 36-month period prior to the order date of the Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). A suspension for failure to pay and/or failure to appear will be considered provided there was no conviction for driving while suspended during this period. No record of citation or conviction for any serious traffic violation during the 60-month period prior to the order date of the MVR. No past pattern or record of citations or convictions for more than three motor vehicle violations during the 36-month period prior to the order date of the MVR. No past pattern or record of involvement in more than one at-fault traffic accident and no more than two motor vehicle violations during the 36-month period prior to the order date of the MVR.
Physical Examination: Must pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination.
Pre-Employment Drug Screen: Must consent to a pre-employment drug screen and the result must be negative.
Previous Employer Controlled Substance & Alcohol Check: Ross Express must receive a negative controlled substance and alcohol result from prior employer(s) for the past three-year period.
Work History Check: Must consent to a ten-year check on work history. Any gap of 30 days or more must be explained.
Driving Test: Must pass a driving test administered by Ross Express.

Nice To Haves

Tanker and Hazmat Endorsement: Preferred but not mandatory. Must obtain within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Safe Operation of Commercial Vehicles: Drive commercial vehicles during overnight hours safely and responsibly, adhering to traffic laws, company policies, and safety guidelines.
Safe & Efficient Transportation of Freight: Safely and efficiently transport freight between Ross Express terminal locations.
Record Keeping and Compliance: Maintain records required for compliance with state and federal regulations, including driver logs and vehicle inspection reports.
Hazardous Materials Handling: Follow all Federal requirements regarding the transportation of hazardous materials:
Equipment Maintenance and Inspection: Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles. Report any mechanical issues promptly. Keep the vehicle clean and well-maintained.