Class A City Driver

US Cargo•Brook Park, OH

About The Position

US Cargo, a subsidiary of PITT OHIO, is hiring a Class A City Driver at its Brook Park, Ohio terminal. US Cargo is a family-oriented transportation company serving customers throughout Ohio and Pennsylvania and is expanding from courier and small-package services into LTL freight. The company emphasizes safety, service, and a respectful, supportive, people-first work environment. The driver operates a commercial tractor-trailer to pick up and deliver general freight, performs or assists with loading and unloading, and follows applicable company policies and federal, state, and local regulations. Starting pay is $29.56 per hour.

Requirements

Be at least 23 years of age.
Have two years of verifiable driving experience (approximately 100,000 miles), or at least one year of verifiable driving experience and a diploma from an accredited driving school approved by US Cargo.
Authorize US Cargo to obtain a current motor vehicle record and FMCSA safety performance history as part of pre-employment screening and/or continued employment; MVRs are reviewed at least annually.
Pass a US Cargo driving test administered by an approved trainer or designee.
Except for non-CDL drivers, hold a hazardous materials and tank endorsement or obtain the endorsements within 90 days of employment on a valid license issued by the driver's state of residence.
Possess only one valid driver's license, issued by the state of residence; provide information or documentation for licenses held in other states as requested, including licenses held during the prior 36 months.
If moving to another state, update the address with that state's DMV within 30 days and provide the new license to the Safety Department.
Have no record of driver's license suspension or revocation during the preceding 36 months, subject to the stated exception for suspensions due to failure to pay or appear when there was no conviction for driving while suspended.
Meet the specified driving-history standards, including restrictions on serious violations, patterns of citations or convictions, and at-fault accidents during the preceding 36 months.
Pass a DOT physical examination.
Consent to a pre-employment drug screen and receive a negative result before performing safety-sensitive work.
Have negative controlled-substance and alcohol results from prior employers for the preceding three years; prior evidence of use, including alcohol, may result in rescinding an offer.
Have no refusal to submit to an alcohol or controlled-substance test during the preceding 36 months, including a pre-employment test.
Have no open violations in the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse; the query result must show “Driver not Prohibited.”
Submit a complete application.
Consent to a ten-year work-history check and identify and explain any employment gap of 30 days or more; additional documentation may be requested.
Have roadside inspections reviewed through PSP and/or another performance-history report for the preceding 36 months; multiple violations may affect hiring or retention.

Responsibilities

Safely drive a commercial vehicle while picking up and delivering general freight.
Load and unload trailers individually or with dockworker assistance; use mechanical freight-handling equipment when available and appropriate.
Frequently lift, pull, push, and carry freight.
Secure freight using straps or other methods when required.
Inspect the vehicle for defects and safe operating conditions as required by law and company policy.
Comply with federal requirements for transporting hazardous materials.
Operate a tractor-trailer in varying conditions and within hours-of-service limits, followed by required off-duty periods.
Maintain driver logs and other records required by state and federal regulations.
Perform duties in accordance with company policies and procedures and comply with applicable regulations for safe commercial motor vehicle operation.