Chip Truck Driver

The Sutherland Group of Companies•Priest River, ID

About The Position

The Chip Truck Driver safely and efficiently transports wood residual fiber products throughout Washington and Idaho. The role includes inspecting vehicles, loading and unloading products, securing loads, completing electronic logs, and complying with company, customer, and regulatory requirements. The position calls for a commitment to safety, professionalism, equipment care, and reliable service. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with drivers home every night. Compensation is $27.17 per hour, with trip rates based on cycle time. Additional compensation includes paid chain-up at $17 per chain-up, $26.60 per hour for non-driver tasks, and $17.13 per hour during training, which is overtime eligible. Drivers use modern equipment, ISAAC E-logs, and 24/7 operational support, with opportunities for cross-training across divisions and equipment types. Sutco is a transportation and logistics provider serving forestry, mining, and industrial sectors across North America. It emphasizes safety, innovation, service excellence, sustainability, and career growth.

Requirements

Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Clean driver’s abstract; applicants are asked to attach it with the application.
Must pass pre-employment DOT drug and alcohol testing.
Ability to enter Canada for work purposes.

Nice To Haves

Two years of trucking experience preferred.
Winter mountain driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure equipment is safe, roadworthy, and compliant with regulations.
Load and unload wood residual fiber products safely and efficiently.
Secure goods during loading and unloading to ensure safe transportation.
Tarp the vehicle using manual or automatic tarps as available.
Chain up the vehicle according to road conditions.
Complete electronic records for working hours, vehicle status, and maintenance using the ISAAC fleet management system.
Leave trucks clean and safe at the end of each shift.
Transport wood residual fiber products throughout Washington and Idaho.