Truck Driver CDL A - Route Driver

Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC•Saint Martin, MN

5d•$31 - $35

About The Position

The Class A CDL Route Driver is responsible for the safe and timely pickup, loading, transport, and delivery of used tires from customer locations along assigned routes. The driver works as part of a two-person team with a Route Helper and operates the commercial vehicle while assisting with manual tire loading and stacking. Dispatch assigns routes; drivers manage daily route activities, maintain professionalism at customer locations, and complete required documentation accurately. The role requires compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and Liberty Tire Recycling safety and operational requirements. Drivers may be out overnight 3–4 nights weekly. Work includes extended periods of driving, frequent customer interaction, outdoor work in varying weather, and repetitive physical labor such as lifting, bending, stacking, and securing waste tires. Tires may weigh up to 50 pounds each. Liberty Tire Recycling provides tire recycling services across North America, transforming more than 210 million tires annually into raw materials for sustainable products. The company has approximately 60 sites in the United States and Canada and nearly 4,000 employees.

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.
Working knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations.
Ability to safely operate Class A equipment in route-based collection operations.
Ability to perform repetitive physical labor, including lifting, stacking, and securing tires; ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the workday.
Strong attention to safety, accuracy, and compliance.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while operating as part of a team.
Clear and professional communication with dispatch, customers, and coworkers.
Willingness to maintain 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 onto the truck.
Manually handle and stack waste tires weighing up to 50 pounds throughout the workday.
Serve as the primary point of contact at customer locations, obtain signatures, and complete service documentation.
Ensure loads are properly stacked, secured, and compliant with DOT and company safety requirements before transport.
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.
Maintain clean, safe, and operational equipment.
Communicate with dispatch, route helpers, and operations staff about route status, delays, and 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 as required to support waste tire removal operations.