Class A Regional Freight Driver

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores • Plainfield, IN

69d • Onsite

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 involving the unloading of freight and tires. Drivers will be driving in all weather conditions and must have availability to work variable shifts as dictated by business needs. A typical shift for this position is Monday-Friday with a start time of 6 AM, but this can be adjusted to include working Saturdays and Sundays and departures at any point during the week based on business needs. Training is potentially in Oklahoma City.

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.
• 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
• $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: High school or GED