About The Position
The Over the Road CDL A Truck Driver safely and efficiently completes regional deliveries within a defined geographic area, ensuring freight is delivered safely, on time, and accurately while providing exceptional customer service. Drivers operate semi-tractors and trailers on runs lasting up to one week or more and may drive for up to 11 hours after 10 hours off duty. The role includes backing trailers to customer docks, securing and balancing cargo, communicating with customers and dispatchers, and maintaining compliance with applicable safety and Department of Transportation requirements. Qualified drivers are eligible for a $5,000 sign-on and retention bonus, subject to the company’s retention schedule and eligibility requirements. The role combines work inside a commercial truck cab with outdoor work at customer locations, terminals, and on public roadways. It involves frequent freight handling and vehicle inspections, along with exposure to changing weather, diesel fumes, airborne particles, noise, vibration, busy yards, loading docks, and urban delivery conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
- Valid CDL A license.
- At least 2 years of CDL A driving experience within the last 4 years.
- Meet DOT qualification requirements under FMCSR 391.41.
- No positive drug or alcohol test results in the past 5 years.
- No accident involving bodily injury within the past 3 years.
- Strong understanding of load securement and freight handling.
- Ability to navigate efficiently using GPS and route-planning tools.
- Demonstrated customer service skills and professionalism in customer-facing environments.
- Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and time-management skills.
- TWIC card, or ability to obtain one within 90 days if required.
- Ability to perform the position’s physical freight-handling and vehicle-operation duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- 3 or more years of CDL A driving experience.
- Experience in local pickup and delivery operations, multi-stop routing, and urban driving environments.
- Experience handling high-value or sensitive freight.
Responsibilities
- Drive semi-tractors and trailers for up to 11 hours after 10 hours off duty on runs lasting up to one week or more.
- Back trailers to customer docks.
- Follow Federal and State safety regulations and maintain safe, professional driving behavior.
- Communicate respectfully and efficiently with customer representatives.
- Communicate and coordinate with dispatchers.
- Comply with DOT requirements, including drug and alcohol testing.
- Secure cargo and properly arrange and balance it within the vehicle.
- Ensure mechanical issues with the vehicle are corrected before driving.
- Swing and secure trailer doors.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip tractor and trailer inspections.
- Hook and unhook trailers and operate landing gear, fifth-wheel release, and related equipment.
- Handle freight, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling as required.
Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on and retention bonus for qualified drivers, subject to eligibility requirements and the company retention schedule.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, eligible on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
- Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
- 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
- Generous paid time off package, including vacation, sick time, birthday holiday, and paid holidays.
- Bi-weekly pay with Daily Pay options.
- $1,000 driver referral bonus program.
- Cell phone allowance.
- Paid orientation, including transportation, lodging, and meals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
