Truck Driver CDL A - Route

Liberty Tire Recycling•Midlothian, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Liberty Tire Recycling is hiring a Class A CDL Route Driver to safely and punctually pick up, load, transport, and deliver used tires from customer locations along assigned routes. The driver works on a two-person team with a Route Helper, operating the commercial vehicle and assisting with manual tire loading and stacking. Dispatch assigns routes; the driver manages daily route activities, interacts professionally with customers, and completes required documentation accurately. The role requires compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and company safety and operational requirements. The position involves extended driving, frequent customer interaction, outdoor work in varying weather, and repetitive physical labor, including lifting, bending, stacking, and securing tires. The posting seeks both first-shift drivers and second-shift drivers; second shift is 3 p.m. to midnight, Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays.

Requirements

At least 22 years old.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Meet all FMCSA driver qualification requirements.
Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record in compliance with DOT standards.
At least 1 year of commercial driving experience or equivalent Class A CDL driving experience.
Meet DOT physical, background, and DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements.
Ability to safely operate Class A equipment in route-based collection operations.
Working knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations.
Ability to perform repetitive physical labor, including lifting, stacking, and securing tires, and to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the workday.
Strong attention to safety, accuracy, and compliance.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
Clear, professional communication with dispatch, customers, and coworkers.
Willingness to maintain a professional appearance and conduct at customer and tire store locations.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing manual loading and customer-facing route service.
Prior experience in the tire recycling or manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a Class A commercial vehicle on assigned routes to remove used tires from customer locations.
Work with a Route Helper to manually load, stack, and secure used tires on the truck.
Handle and stack waste tires weighing up to 50 pounds throughout the workday.
Serve as the primary contact at customer locations, obtain signatures, and complete service documentation.
Ensure loads are properly stacked, secured, and compliant with DOT and company safety requirements.
Conduct pre-trip, post-trip, and en-route equipment inspections; complete DVIRs and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns.
Accurately complete DOT logs, route paperwork, bills of lading, and required company or customer documentation.
Keep equipment clean, safe, and operational.
Communicate with dispatch, Route Helpers, and operations staff about route status, delays, or service issues.
Navigate routes using maps, GPS, and dispatch instructions while accounting for traffic, weather, and site conditions.
Maintain professional and courteous interactions with customers, tire stores, dispatch, and internal teams.
Follow company safety policies, environmental standards, and operational procedures.
Perform additional duties supporting waste tire removal operations.