CDL A OTR Truck Driver

The Employee Connect•Colton, CA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Our client is hiring CDL-A drivers for a dedicated building-products account running consistent miles across the western states. Freight on this fleet is dry van, no-touch, running the seven western states — WA, OR, ID, CA, NV, UT and AZ. Home time comes every two weeks, giving you a clear, repeatable schedule you can plan your life around while still running the miles that make the paycheck. Average earnings on this account run $1,344 per week, approximately $69,928 annualized.

Requirements

Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.
Minimum of 3 months of verifiable CDL-A driving experience.
Meet all Department of Transportation qualification requirements.
Hold a current DOT medical certification.
Acceptable motor vehicle record and safety history.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Comply with all federal testing requirements.

Nice To Haves

Prior dedicated account experience, particularly on fleets with consistent, repeating routes.
Clean safety record.
Consistent on-time performance.
Track record of steady tenure with previous carriers.
Good communication with dispatch.
Professional customer contact.
Care for equipment.

Responsibilities

Operate a Class A tractor-trailer safely and legally at all times.
Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
Monitor hours of service and keep logs accurate and current.
Transport freight on schedule across the seven western states (WA, OR, ID, CA, NV, UT and AZ).
Follow assigned routes, plan fuel and rest stops sensibly.
Communicate proactively with fleet manager regarding delays.
Verify load counts, seals, and paperwork at pickup and delivery.
Secure freight correctly for transit.
Complete bills of lading and delivery documentation accurately.
Represent the client professionally at customer locations.
Maintain the condition and cleanliness of assigned equipment.
Report mechanical issues promptly.