OTR Truck Driver

Leggett & Platt • Clearfield, UT

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About The Position

Leggett & Platt is hiring an OTR Truck Driver to transport shipments from Ogden, Utah, to customers in Southern California. The typical run departs Ogden on Monday, travels to California to deliver customer orders, picks up backhaul, and returns to Ogden by Friday. Drivers may choose to start the run on Saturday or Sunday. The role also involves loading and unloading products, inspecting the truck and trailer daily, following instructions, and reporting problems related to products or processes. Drivers must meet applicable DOT and company requirements and complete the required driver screening and qualification steps.

Requirements

• At least one year of verifiable commercial vehicle driving experience for long-distance, local, or yard positions.
• At least 22 years of age.
• Sufficient English-language ability to converse with the general public, understand highway signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and complete reports and records, as required by FMCSR 391.11(2).
• A current, valid driver’s license.
• A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) for equipment with a GVWR or GCWR of 26,001 pounds or more; equipment rated from 10,001 to 26,000 pounds does not require a CDL, according to the posting.
• No alcohol convictions within the previous 10 years; no more than one in a lifetime and none in a commercial motor vehicle.
• No controlled-substance convictions within the previous 15 years; no more than one in a lifetime and none in a commercial motor vehicle.
• No positive controlled-substance or alcohol tests with a previous employer.
• No felonies within the previous 15 years; no more than one in a lifetime and none in a commercial motor vehicle.
• No misdemeanors within the previous five years. Moving-violation convictions are assessed under the Driver Rating Point System.
• An average-or-better score on the Driver Rating Point System.
• Successful completion of a driver’s road-test examination.
• Completion of a pre-employment DOT controlled-substance test with a negative result.
• A valid Medical Examination Report. New hires must obtain a new report at a Corporate Logistics-Compliance approved facility.
• Compliance with all DOT and company policy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Transport shipments safely and promptly from Ogden, Utah, to customers in Southern California.
• Deliver customer orders, pick up backhaul, and return to Ogden, typically by Friday.
• Assist with loading and unloading products and merchandise at customer and backhaul locations.
• Perform daily truck and trailer inspections.
• Follow instructions as given.
• Report problems relating to products or processes encountered while performing duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed