Combo Driver

Estes Express Lines•North Chesterfield, VA

4d•$27 - $38

About The Position

The Combo Driver safely operates tractor-trailers to transport freight in compliance with Company policies and applicable federal, state, and local laws, including FMCSA requirements. The role requires operating equipment and performing safety functions such as driving manual-transmission vehicles and chaining tires, with the ability to navigate varied routes, terrain, and weather conditions. Drivers maintain required records, comply with hazardous-material transportation rules, secure equipment and cargo, inspect vehicles before, during, and after trips, and report maintenance issues or paperwork discrepancies. The role may involve electronic logs and other in-cab technology, different schedules, dock work, occasional over-the-road runs with Safety approval, and local pickup and delivery or hub/regional runs. Duties may also include loading and unloading freight at docks or customer sites. Regular attendance is required; additional duties may be assigned based on operational, safety, and business needs. The position requires a valid Class A CDL, applicable endorsements, and compliance with FMCSA qualifications, including medical examination and a road test. The driver must be able to work independently or with a team, interact professionally with customers and the public, and perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting and moving freight and handling trailer equipment. Work involves frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and may include high or precarious places, hazardous materials, and varied weather conditions. Noise levels range from quiet to loud. Physical demands include frequent lifting, standing, walking, sitting, reaching, handling, twisting, turning, climbing or balancing, and other movements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 21 years of age, as required by FMCSA regulations, and at least one year of driving experience.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.
Registration with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Residence within 75 miles of the domiciled Service Center and/or work assignment.
Hazmat, Tanker, and Doubles endorsements; LCV requirements may apply.
Ability to drive a tractor-trailer for periods that comply with FMCSA requirements.
Ability to operate a forklift with a minimum 7,500-pound capacity.
Ability to push or pull a loaded pallet jack and/or hand truck with a minimum 70-pound load.
Ability to drop, hook, and couple trailers, including cranking landing gear, pulling a fifth-wheel pin requiring approximately 65 pounds of pressure, and maneuvering a trailer dolly.
Acceptable motor vehicle record and familiarity with state motor vehicle laws and FMCSA rules and regulations.
Pass an FMCSA-required medical examination and a road test.
Meet FMCSA requirements to speak and read English.
Ability to lift approximately 70 pounds or more when required by essential job functions.
Ability to drive all routes and terrain, including mountains, steep roads, curvy highways, desert areas, bridges, and tunnels, and to drive in varied weather conditions.
Ability to operate equipment safety and operational functions, including chaining tires and driving manual and/or automatic transmission vehicles.
Ability to comply with company policies, rules, procedures, and Code of Conduct.
Ability to interact well with others and work independently or in a team setting.
Ability to work under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
Ability to read, interpret, and comply with written information, including safety rules, operations and procedure manuals, and maintenance instructions, with strong comprehension and concentration and the ability to meet deadlines.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug and/or alcohol tests, and be subject to a criminal history background check.
Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Stable employment history.

Responsibilities

Safely operate tractor-trailers to transport freight in compliance with Company policies and applicable federal, state, and local laws, including FMCSA regulations.
Operate equipment and perform safety functions, including driving manual-transmission vehicles and chaining tires.
Maintain records required by local, state, and federal regulations.
Comply with requirements for safe and legal transportation of hazardous materials.
Ensure the security of equipment and cargo.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and inspect the vehicle during trips for malfunctions or other problems.
Check gauges and visual indicators and ensure trailer seals or locks are secure.
Promptly report maintenance problems to Fleet Services and/or supervision.
Verify unit numbers against paperwork and report discrepancies to a supervisor.
Use in-cab technology, including electronic logs, when required.
Work different schedules, on the dock, or over the road when business needs require and Safety approves.
Provide professional and courteous service to customers and the general public.
Assist with local pickup and delivery, hub/regional runs, dock work, and loading or unloading freight at customer sites as needed.
Maintain regular attendance and perform other assigned duties as required.