Owner-Operator Driver (Independent Contractor)

Armstrong•Plant City, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Armstrong as an Owner-Operator Driver and take control of your career, earnings, and future. As the largest booker and hauler for United Van Lines, Armstrong ensures a steady stream of work. This role involves managing transportation operations, including packing, loading, transporting, and unloading equipment and goods using a tractor and 53’ trailer or a 26’ box truck with liftgate. You will also supervise helpers and provide excellent customer service. We offer lower operating costs, weekly pay, entrepreneurial freedom with backend support, unique Partner opportunities, simplified billing and paperwork, job dispatch, and a lease-to-own option for ownership. If you have experience moving and storing household goods, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Prior experience with moving and storage of household and/or commercial goods.
Proven history of driving with a safe driving record.
Must pass all company and DOT requirements, including roadside inspection reports (PSP), DOT medical screen, pre-qualification drug screen, and criminal background investigation.
Must be able to drive and safely operate a tractor and 53’ trailer in accordance with United Van Lines, and Department of Transportation (DOT) rules, policies, procedures, and standards.
Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
This position requires excellent physical stamina and the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 pounds.
Sustained periods of lifting, standing, sitting, walking, bending, and kneeling.

Nice To Haves

Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Operate trucks for the delivery, pick-up, and relocation of products and materials.
Protect customer’s items and property using pads, tape, and other material to prevent damage during loading, transit, and unloading.
Ensure each item and its condition is accurately listed on the Shipment Inventory.
Ensure all other shipment paperwork, such as Bills of Lading, Statements of Accessorial Services, Inventories, and Weight Tickets, is properly completed.
Direct packers and helpers so loading/unloading is safely accomplished within established productivity standards, as well as to the customer’s satisfaction.
Comply with all paperwork requirements (e.g., driver logs, proper signatures, weight tickets, etc.).
Maintain clean and orderly equipment and perform routine vehicle maintenance work.
Provide outstanding customer service during delivery and pick-up operations.
Follow all safety rules as required by DOT, OSHA, and company safety program.
Inspect all materials received for order accuracy and quality.
Communicate effectively with operations staff about customer concerns and inventory issues.
Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.