Class A Regional Freight Driver

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores

7h

About The Position

Welcome to Gemini Motor Transport!: Gemini Motor Transport is a nationwide for-hire fuel, crude and specialty products motor carrier. Our modern fleet is equipped with industry-leading safety features and top-level technology, and we strive to achieve only the highest safety ratings in our business for our professional drivers and loyal customers.
This is a freight position unloading freight and tires.
Drivers will be driving in all weather conditions.
Availability to work variable shifts as dictated by business needs. Typical shift for this position is Monday-Friday with a start time of 6AM or as business needs dictates, the schedule could be adjusted to include working Saturday and Sundays and departures at any point during the week. Training is potentially in Oklahoma City.
Fueling customers' journeys since 1964, innovation leads the way for this family-owned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City. With nearly 40,000 team members, travel stops are the core business along with products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, traveling public, RVers, alternative energy and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities and an inclusive workplace are hallmarks of the award-winning culture.
Love's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of verifiable over-the-road driving experience or
• 1 year from an accredited driving school combined with 1 year of tractor trailer experience
• Knowledge of all applicable DOT and Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Each driver must have a Commercial Driver’s License and other appropriate endorsements and state requirements to be carried in truck cab while driver is in service.
• Each driver must qualify physically, and obtain a Medical Examiner’s Certificate, under the requirements of 49 CFR, Section 391 43-49 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Be able to work any shift on any day(s), including layovers.
• Ability to hook, unhook and backup trailers when required.
• The ability to drive for up to 11 hours and work a total of 14 hours, while sitting for extended periods of time in a truck tractor.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and meet the qualifications in 49 CFR Section 391.11(b)(1) of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Ability to lift up to 120 lbs.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language, in accordance with 49CFR Section 391.11(b)(2) of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• The ability to walk, bend, reach, push, stoop, squat, and climb, as necessary, to perform vehicle inspections required under 49 CFR Sections 396.11-15 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
• Requires normal range of hearing, vision and smell.
• Subject to cold and hot temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Drives company trucks to destinations to deliver, unload and load commercial truck tires and different types of freight.
• Have knowledge and comply with, all applicable federal, state, local and company rules and regulations that are in accordance with the accepted principals of the safe operation of a commercial delivery trucks.
• Have knowledge and comply with, the proper methods of loading and unloading for the various cargos to be transported.
• Report to logistics at the specified time and maintain contact with logistics as required.
• Complete driver daily logs and all necessary delivery tickets, trip reports, damage reports, and other paperwork required by company, to be turned in as instructed.
• Follow company guidelines in regards to acceptable conduct when dealing with customers, fellow employees, and the motoring public.
• Comply with all company safety & performance standards.
• Represent the Company to our customers, the public and the trucking industry in a professional manner at all times.
• Maintain records for compliance with state and federal regulations, including driver’s logs, records of fuel purchases, mileage records and other records.
• Follow and comply with Company’s “Code of Conduct” program.
• Report all accidents immediately involving driver and/or company equipment, regardless of the damage to manager.
• Maintain personal grooming and company uniform standards.
• Maintain company attendance standards.
• Perform duties within Distribution Center, including but not limited to, loading and unloading trailers, pulling orders, cleaning, etc. when not assigned to a scheduled delivery route and not having worked minimum guaranteed work hours.
• Keep exterior and interior of truck and trailer clean and orderly at all times to ensure positive Company brand representation
• Other duties as necessary.

Benefits

• Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) – 100% Match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after 30 days
• Competitive Pay
• Career Development
• $50 food per diem per each day worked
• Drivers are eligible for monthly and annual bonuses
• $1,500 Sign On Bonus (First half of sign-on bonus to be paid out at 90 days; second half to be paid out at 180 days of active employment)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed