Line Haul Driver

the Lynden Family of Companies • Fairbanks, AK

22h • $140,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Alaska West Express is hiring a Line Haul Driver to operate a tractor-trailer combination and transport products or materials to specified destinations in accordance with company procedures and government regulations. The work is generally long-distance, typically between Fairbanks and Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. The role involves securing cargo, inspecting equipment, handling shipping documents, and complying with safety and regulatory requirements. Drivers maintain contact with dispatch by telephone or radio and use a personal mobile device for essential work tasks, including multifactor authentication, accessing Dayforce, and receiving time-sensitive communications.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, be at least 21 years old, and hold a valid Class A commercial driver’s license with hazardous materials and tanker endorsements, an acceptable driving record, and a current DOT medical card. Five years of over-the-road experience is preferred. Drivers working north of Fairbanks must have at least two years of Haul Road experience, or meet the experience determination of the Service Center Manager. The job requires English communication and reading skills, basic arithmetic, and the ability to understand instructions and solve problems in time- and safety-sensitive situations. Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test, background check, and physical.

The work includes extended periods of sitting, standing, or walking; operating vehicle controls; moving and securing freight; and occasionally kneeling, stooping, or crouching. Drivers regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. The role may involve working at heights, outdoors in varied weather, and around hazardous chemicals, with hearing protection required in some circumstances.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum age of 21.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Hazardous Materials and Tanker endorsements.
• Acceptable driving record and current DOT-required medical card.
• Alaska drivers north of Fairbanks must have a minimum of two years of Haul Road experience, or meet the experience determination of the Service Center Manager.
• Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to communicate, understand procedures and warning signs, respond to inquiries, and complete reports and records.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, procedure manuals, and shipping documents, and to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to understand detailed written and oral instructions, prioritize, and solve problems in time- and safety-sensitive situations.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods; operate vehicle controls; and lift or move up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check, and physical.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of over-the-road experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive a tractor-trailer combination to specified destinations in compliance with company procedures and government regulations.
• Secure shipments using cargo straps, ropes, lumber, and other materials; climb onto tankers, flatbeds, loads, or into and out of containers as needed.
• Inspect trucks and trailers before, during, and after trips, note equipment conditions, and submit a written condition report at the end of each day.
• Ensure required shipping documents, including manifests, bills of lading, delivery receipts, hazardous-material placarding, and other paperwork, are available and complete.
• Hook and unhook trailers from tractors or converter dollies.
• Maneuver the vehicle safely in heavy traffic, inclement weather, and difficult loading or unloading facilities; install and remove tire chains as required by weather conditions.
• Maintain telephone or radio contact with the dispatcher.
• Maintain records required by state and federal regulations, including driver logs, vehicle inspections, hazardous-material manifests, and permits.
• Report safety hazards and accidents involving cargo, vehicles, drivers, personnel, or the public; immediately report vehicle or cargo accidents and on-the-job injuries to the dispatcher.
• Use a personal mobile device for essential work tasks, including multifactor authentication, accessing Dayforce, and receiving time-sensitive communications.
• Comply with company safety policies, including use of protective equipment and Fit for Work.
• Meet attendance and timeliness expectations.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and a discretionary bonus program, with stated earning potential of $140,000–$180,000 per year.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 17 days of paid time off, increasing with years of service.
• Eight paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% employer match.
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement program at no cost to the employee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED