CDL (Class A) Regional Driver-Midwest

Southland Transportation•Boonville, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Driver transports goods across state lines using a tractor-trailer, primarily through North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois, Michigan, Iowa, and Missouri. The role supports timely deliveries while following applicable safety regulations and company policies. Freight is no-touch, and the position offers weekly home time. Under minimal supervision, the driver performs vehicle and load inspections, maintains required logs and documentation, plans and adjusts routes, delivers goods, and communicates with dispatch or other relevant parties. The work is primarily performed in a commercial motor vehicle on public roadways, with exposure to variable 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 operational needs.

Requirements

At least two 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.
Knowledge of transportation laws, regulations, and safety standards.
Clean driving record with no history of serious traffic violations or accidents.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy in paperwork and recordkeeping.
Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules, routes, and delivery requirements.
Commitment to safety, professionalism, and customer service.
Ability to sit for extended periods and continuously operate hand and foot vehicle controls.
Manual dexterity to operate equipment, complete inspections, and document required information.
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, truck hoods, landing gear, and air brake controls.
Ability to maintain visual attention and hand-eye coordination while driving in varying road, traffic, and weather conditions.
Ability to talk or hear as required for job duties.

Responsibilities

Inspect vehicles to confirm that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Maintain work-hour 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.
Position trucks for loading or unloading and verify that the vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
Drive tractor-trailer combinations and other trucks with capacities greater than 13 tons to transport and deliver goods or materials.
Read bills of lading to determine assignment details.
Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or vehicle damage.
Read and interpret maps and collect and verify delivery instructions and routes.
Couple and uncouple trailers, including connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines and operating fifth-wheel locks and trailer jacks.
Check trailers after unloading for damage and remove debris from loaded trailers.
Perform basic vehicle maintenance, such as 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.
Plan or adjust routes using changing conditions and navigation or computer equipment to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
Inspect loads to ensure cargo is secure and verify the completeness and accuracy of load-related documentation.
Drive through weigh stations as required by state regulations.
Use truck cab computers, CB radios, phones, GPS equipment, or other devices to exchange information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.