Class A City Driver

US Cargo•Brook Park, OH

About The Position

US Cargo, a subsidiary of PITT OHIO, is a family-oriented transportation company serving customers throughout Ohio and Pennsylvania. The company is expanding its capabilities to include LTL freight while maintaining a commitment to safety, service, and employees. The Class A City Driver position is based at the Brook Park, Ohio terminal and involves safely picking up and delivering general freight using a commercial vehicle. Drivers load and unload freight, secure it as needed, inspect vehicles, comply with hazardous-material transportation requirements, and maintain records required by law. They operate tractor-trailers in accordance with federal regulations and hours-of-service requirements, company policies, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Starting pay is USD $29.56 per hour. US Cargo offers medical, dental, and vision options, a 401(k), paid time off and holidays, well-maintained equipment and facilities, and a respectful, people-first work environment.

Requirements

Be at least 23 years of age.
For city tractor-trailer drivers, 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 or continued employment; records are reviewed at least annually.
Pass a US Cargo driving test administered by an approved US Cargo trainer or designee.
Except for non-CDL drivers, hold hazardous-material and tank endorsements or obtain them within 90 days of employment on a current, valid state-issued driver’s license.
Possess only one valid driver’s license issued by the state of residence; provide information about all licenses held during the prior 36 months and follow license-update requirements if moving.
Meet the stated driving-record standards, including restrictions on license suspensions or revocations, specified serious violations, motor vehicle violations, and at-fault accidents during the prior 36 months.
Pass a Department of Transportation 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 past three years, and have no refusal to submit to an alcohol or controlled-substance test within the past 36 months.
Have no open violations in the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse; the query result must show “Driver not Prohibited.”
Complete the application in its entirety.
Consent to a ten-year work-history check and disclose and explain any employment gap of 30 days or more.
Undergo review of roadside inspections through the PSP or another performance-history report for the prior 36 months.

Responsibilities

Drive a commercial vehicle safely while picking up and delivering general freight.
Load and unload trailers individually or with dockworker assistance; use mechanical freight-handling equipment where available and appropriate.
Frequently lift, pull, push, and carry freight.
Secure freight using straps or other methods when required.
Inspect vehicles for defects and safe operating conditions as required by law and company policy.
Comply with federal requirements for transporting hazardous materials.
Operate tractor-trailers in varying conditions in compliance with federal regulations and hours-of-service limitations, including 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 federal, state, and local regulations for safe commercial motor vehicle operation.