DOT Route Driver - Lafayette, LA

O'Reilly Auto Parts•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Operate a Class 8 tractor-trailer as part of O’Reilly Auto Parts’ company fleet, providing safe, timely, and accurate overnight route deliveries to store locations. The position offers home-daily routes, a five-day work week with no weekends, dedicated routes, and low-touch freight delivered on full pallets using a modern fleet of tractors and trailers. Potential first-year earnings are $84,547.36 based on average route hours; actual annual earnings may vary based on route length. The salary package includes safety incentives, driver bonuses, and performance-based raises.

Requirements

Working knowledge of DOT regulations, logbooks, and vehicle inspections.
Maintain a clean motor vehicle record (MVR) and valid DOT physical status.
Pass pre-employment and random drug and alcohol tests.
Current Class A CDL with Hazmat endorsement.
Ability to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

Operate a commercial Class 8 tractor-trailer to complete safe, timely, and accurate route deliveries in compliance with DOT and company regulations.
Use electric pallet jacks and lift gates to load, unload, and deliver merchandise to designated store locations.
Follow assigned routes, stops, and schedules to complete deliveries within set timeframes.
Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections, maintain Hours of Service (HOS) logs, and comply with FMCSA regulations.
Secure loads, vehicle doors, and alarms before and after each stop; verify deliveries and manage returned merchandise.
Assist with various delivery routes as needed to support operational requirements.