Truck Driver CDL A - Route

Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC•Midlothian, TX

17d•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Class A CDL Route Driver safely and promptly picks up, loads, transports, and delivers used tires from customer locations along assigned routes. Working as part of a two-person team with a Route Helper, the driver operates the commercial vehicle and assists with manually loading and stacking tires. Dispatch assigns routes, and the driver manages daily route activities, maintains professionalism at customer locations, and accurately completes required documentation. The role requires compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and Liberty Tire Recycling 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 waste tires. Drivers are being sought for first shift and second shift; second-shift hours are 3 p.m. to midnight, Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays.

Requirements

At least 22 years of age.
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 repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds 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 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 is a plus.

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.
Handle and stack waste tires weighing up to 50 pounds each throughout the workday.
Serve as the primary point of contact at customer locations, obtain signatures, and complete required 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.
Complete DOT logs, route paperwork, bills of lading, and required company or customer documentation accurately.
Maintain clean, safe, and operational equipment.
Communicate with dispatch, route helpers, and operations staff about route status, delays, or service issues.
Navigate assigned routes using maps, GPS, and dispatch instructions, accounting for traffic, weather, and site conditions.
Maintain professional and courteous interactions with customers, tire stores, dispatch, and internal teams.
Follow Liberty Tire Recycling safety policies, environmental standards, and operational procedures.
Perform additional duties as required to support waste tire removal operations.