DEF Tanker Driver (Night Shift)

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores•Ruther Glen, VA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Gemini Motor Transport is a nationwide for-hire fuel, crude and specialty products motor carrier. Their modern fleet is equipped with industry-leading safety features and top-level technology, and they strive to achieve the highest safety ratings for their professional drivers and loyal customers. This position involves driving company trucks to load and deliver fuel and commodities to Love’s retail and various third-party customers. Gemini operates 24/7/365. Love's, the parent company, is a family-owned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City, founded in 1964. With nearly 40,000 team members, their core business is travel stops, along with products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, traveling public, RVers, alternative energy, and wholesale fuel customers. The company is known for giving back to communities and fostering an inclusive workplace.

Requirements

1-2 years of verifiable over-the-road driving experience or certification from accredited truck driving academy.
Knowledge of all applicable DOT and Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Commercial Driver's License and other appropriate endorsements (HazMat, Tanker, Doubles/Triples) and state requirements as required by law.
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.
Availability to work variable shifts as dictated by business needs.
The ability to drive for up to 11 hours and work a total of 14 hours, while transporting hazardous materials and 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.
The ability to walk, bend, reach, push, stoop, squat, as well as grasp, lift, and handle heavy equipment as necessary, to ensure safety during the hooking and dropping processes of tractor/trailer combinations.
Ability to climb upon the trailer when necessary (for instance, to ensure closure of dome lids following loading or unloading).
Ability to deal with sections of hose that may exceed 20' in length, measure as many as 4" in diameter, and weigh as much as 75 lbs.
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
Requires normal range of hearing, vision, and smell.
Acceptable background check report and/or drug screen.

Responsibilities

At all times drive defensively and follow all applicable laws and regulations to maintain Gemini’s reputation as one of the safest tank carriers.
Drives company trucks to load and deliver fuel and commodities to Love’s retail and various third party customers.
Have knowledge of 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 hazardous cargo tank motor vehicle.
Have knowledge and comply with the proper methods of loading and unloading for the various cargos to be transported.
Maintain contact with logistics as needed and required.
Complete driver electronic logs and all necessary documentation as required by company.
Follow all company guidelines regarding professional conduct when dealing with customers, fellow employees, vendors, and the motoring public.