Experienced CDLA Flatbed Driver/OTR (Reese)
About The Position
DHT Group is hiring experienced Flatbed Semi-Truck Drivers for OTR positions based out of Reese, MI. We are a trusted name in the trucking industry, offering competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a commitment to safety and customer satisfaction. Why Drive for DHT? Over 40 years of proven success in transportation Multiple divisions including Flatbed, Tanker, Van, and more Full-service repair facilities and strong support network Position Overview As a Flatbed Semi-Truck Driver at DHT, you will be responsible for safely transporting freight across the U.S. This position requires prior verifiable experience with flatbed semi-trucks, preferably including B-trains, and expertise in tarping, chaining, and load securement.
Requirements
- CDLA
- Acceptable driving record
- Minimum of 1 year of semi- truck driving experience
- Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of flat- bed semi -truck driving experience -B train experience preferred
- Minimum of 21 years of age
- Ability to pass drug screen
- Ability to physically perform job; including bending, lifting, reaching, climbing, folding/unfolding, throwing, and securing 4- and 8-feet tarps, handle and deploy straps, chains and cables
- OTR availability (typically 5 days out and 2 days in schedule. Candidate would have the option to stay out longer)
- Verifiable Experience chaining, strapping, tarping loads, including coiled steel
- Ability to drive a manual transmission
Nice To Haves
- Hazmat endorsement
- Experience transporting bulk hazardous materials
- Bronze Level Veteran Friendly Employer from Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency
- Military veterans strongly encouraged to apply
- TWIC card
- Ability to go to Canada
- X endorsement
- Hazmat cargo experience
Responsibilities
- Operate flatbed semi-trucks for OTR hauls
- Perform tarping, chaining, and securement of loads
- Ensure compliance with DOT regulations and company safety standards
- Maintain accurate logs and documentation
- Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting goods
- Fit 4-foot and 8-foot tarps over loaded product to safely secure it to the trailer
- Operate an industrial vehicle according to applicable state and federal transportation laws
- Transports loads safely and in a timely manner over required route, obeying all traffic laws
- Maneuvers truck and trailer into loading and unloading areas; follows loading crew signals
- Assists with loading and unloading of materials, using specialized equipment when warranted
- Maintains work orders, signed invoices, shipping bills of lading, and other required paperwork
- Facilitates routine service on trucks and reports equipment issues to appropriate parties
- Arranges trailers in shipping yards for optimum loading patterns
- Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes
- Verify load weight distribution as product is loaded onto the trailer
Benefits
- Up to $2,500 sign on bonus
- Competitive pay - paid per mile (.55-.62)
- $50 Tarp- pay for every load
- Paid Vacation after 1 year employment. Paid time off after 90 days.
- 401K with partial employer match
- Healthcare Insurance (Medical, HSA, Vision, Dental) after 30 days
- Short-term & Long-term disability
- Company provided life insurance (buy-up option also available)
- Legal Shield & ID Theft Protection
- Pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
