CDL A OTR Truck Driver (Dallas, TX)

The Employee Connect•Dallas, TX

About The Position

A direct-hire opportunity for experienced solo and team OTR CDL-A drivers in the Dallas, Texas area. The carrier offers dedicated routes, consistent miles, nationwide opportunities, no-touch freight, newer well-maintained trucks, weekly pay, 24/7 dispatch support, and no forced dispatch. Solo drivers are paid $0.75 per mile, while team drivers are paid $1.00 per mile per driver. Drivers operate Class A tractor-trailers and are responsible for safe and lawful operation, inspections, accurate hours-of-service records, on-time delivery, communication with dispatch, pickup and delivery paperwork, and maintaining assigned equipment.

Requirements

Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.
1 to 2 years of verifiable CDL-A driving experience.
Meet Department of Transportation qualification and other driving and safety requirements.
Current DOT medical certification.
Acceptable motor vehicle record and safety history.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and comply with federal testing requirements throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Prior OTR experience, solo or team.
Clean safety record.
Consistent on-time performance.
Steady tenure with previous carriers.
Good communication with dispatch and care for equipment.

Responsibilities

Operate a Class A tractor-trailer safely and legally.
Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
Monitor hours of service and maintain accurate, current logs in accordance with federal regulations and company policy.
Run dedicated OTR routes as a solo driver or team driver, planning fuel and rest stops and delivering freight on schedule.
Haul no-touch freight without loading or unloading at customer locations.
Communicate proactively with 24/7 dispatch when weather, traffic, or customer delays may put a delivery window at risk.
Verify seals and paperwork at pickup and delivery, and accurately complete bills of lading and delivery documentation.
Maintain the condition and cleanliness of assigned equipment and promptly report mechanical issues.