CDL (Class A) Regional Driver-Midwest

Southland Transportation•Knoxville, TN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Regional Truck Driver, you transport goods over long distances, typically across state lines, using a tractor-trailer. Travel is primarily through North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois, Michigan, Iowa, and Missouri. The role supports timely delivery while following safety regulations and company policies. Freight is no-touch, and the position offers weekly home time. The work is performed primarily in a commercial motor vehicle on public roadways. Drivers may encounter varying weather, temperatures, road conditions, noise, vibration, and diesel fumes. Extended hours, weekends, holidays, and overnight trips may be required in accordance with DOT regulations and company operational needs. Employees may perform other related duties as needed.

Requirements

Two or more years of CDL Class A semi-tractor experience within the last 36 months.
Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with appropriate endorsements for the cargo being transported.
Ability to operate heavy trucks safely and efficiently, including maneuvering and backing up.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy when completing paperwork and maintaining records.
Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules, routes, and delivery requirements.
Commitment to safety, professionalism, and customer service excellence.
Knowledge of transportation laws, regulations, and safety standards.
Clean driving record with no history of serious traffic violations or accidents.
Ability to sit for extended periods and continuously operate hand and foot controls.
Manual dexterity to operate equipment, complete inspections, and perform documentation.
Ability to occasionally stand, walk, reach, bend, squat, crouch, and climb during inspections, fueling, and trailer coupling or uncoupling.
Sufficient neck, shoulder, arm, wrist, and hand mobility to operate equipment and perform duties safely.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force when operating trailer equipment, including fifth-wheel release mechanisms, truck hoods, landing gear, and air-brake controls.
Constant visual attention and hand-eye coordination to operate a commercial motor vehicle in varying road, traffic, and weather conditions.
Ability to talk and hear; frequently stand, walk, handle and feel objects, and reach with hands and arms.

Responsibilities

Check vehicles to ensure mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Maintain working-hours and vehicle service or repair logs in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations.
Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment when required.
Maneuver trucks into loading and unloading positions, following crew signals and ensuring the vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
Drive trucks with capacities greater than 13 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials.
Read bills of lading to determine assignment details.
Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or vehicle damage.
Read and interpret maps to determine routes.
Couple and uncouple trailers by changing trailer-jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines, and manipulating fifth-wheel locks.
Collect delivery instructions, verify instructions and routes, and plan or adjust routes as conditions change.
Inspect trailers after unloading for damage and remove debris from loaded trailers.
Raise or lower trailer landing gear to secure vehicles safely.
Perform basic vehicle maintenance, including adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid, minor repairs, and washing trucks.
Perform emergency roadside repairs, such as changing tires or installing light bulbs, tire chains, or spark plugs.
Use computer equipment, GPS, or other navigation devices to adjust routes and minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
Inspect loads to ensure cargo is secure and verify load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
Drive through weigh stations before and after loading and along routes as required by state regulations.
Use truck-cab computers, CB radios, phones, or GPS equipment to exchange information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.