About The Position
The Over the Road CDL A Truck Driver safely and efficiently completes regional deliveries with care, professionalism, and precision. The driver executes transportation operations within a defined geographic area, ensuring the safe, timely, and accurate delivery of freight while providing exceptional customer service. The role involves driving semi-tractor/trailers on runs of up to one week or more and performing freight handling and vehicle inspection activities. Qualified drivers may receive a $5,000 sign-on and retention bonus, subject to the company’s retention schedule and eligibility requirements.
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.
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 of up to one week or more.
- Back trailers to customer docks.
- Comply with Federal and State safety regulations and maintain safe, professional driving behavior.
- Communicate pleasantly, respectfully, and efficiently with customer representatives.
- Communicate and coordinate with dispatchers.
- Comply with DOT requirements, including drug and alcohol testing.
- Secure cargo and arrange and balance it properly within the vehicle.
- Ensure mechanical issues with the vehicle are corrected before driving.
- Swing and secure trailer doors.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on and retention bonus for qualified drivers, subject to the company retention schedule and eligibility requirements.
- 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 PTO 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
