Hub Driver (Class A)

Estes Express Lines•Kansas City, KS

9d•$31 - $32

About The Position

The Hub Driver operates tractor-trailers and other equipment safely and in compliance with Company, Federal, State, and Local laws, including FMCSA regulations. The role requires driving across varied routes, terrain, and environmental conditions; conducting pre-trip, in-trip, and post-trip inspections; securing equipment and cargo; maintaining required records; and complying with hazardous-material transportation requirements. The driver reports maintenance problems and paperwork discrepancies and may use in-cab technology, including electronic logs. Depending on business needs, the driver may work different schedules, work on the dock loading and unloading freight, or occasionally make over-the-road runs with Safety approval. The driver provides professional and courteous service to customers and the general public. Regular attendance is required, and the employee may be assigned other duties as operational, safety, or business needs require. The position involves frequent physical activity, including lifting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, climbing, and handling freight and equipment. Work may occur near moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous materials, elevated or precarious places, and varied weather conditions. Noise levels range from quiet to loud.

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.
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.
Required HazMat, Tanker, and Doubles endorsements; LCV requirements may apply.
Ability to drive a tractor-trailer for periods consistent 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 load of 70 pounds.
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.
Ability to provide an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR).
Familiarity with state motor vehicle laws and FMCSA rules and regulations.
Ability to pass an FMCSA-required medical examination and a road test.
Ability to meet FMCSA requirements for speaking and reading English.
Ability to lift approximately 70 pounds or more as required by essential job functions.
Ability to drive routes and terrain that may include mountains, steep inclines, 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 as part of a team.
Ability to work under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
Ability to read, interpret, and comply with written materials such as safety rules, operations and procedure manuals, and maintenance instructions, with strong comprehension and concentration and the ability to meet deadlines.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and be subject to random drug and/or alcohol tests and a criminal history background check.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Stable employment history.

Responsibilities

Operate tractor-trailers and other equipment safely, including manual-transmission vehicles and equipment requiring tire chains, over varied routes, terrain, and environmental conditions.
Transport freight in compliance with Company, Federal, State, and Local laws, FMCSA requirements, and applicable run-time requirements.
Maintain records required by local, state, and federal regulations and comply with requirements for legal transportation of hazardous materials.
Secure equipment and cargo.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and inspect the vehicle during trips, including checking gauges, visual indicators, and trailer seals or locks.
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 and on the dock, including loading and unloading freight, when business needs require.
Make occasional over-the-road runs when approved by Safety and dictated by business needs.
Provide professional and courteous service to customers and the general public.
Maintain regular attendance and perform other duties as assigned.