About This Role
This owner-operator role puts you in control of your driving career, transporting freight across various routes in a tractor-trailer. It suits a motivated driver seeking independence and growth who can manage their own schedule while adhering to industry regulations.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate tractor-trailers, including refrigerated trailers, flatbeds, tankers, and specialized equipment for hazardous materials or dangerous goods
- Navigate routes efficiently using GPS navigation systems to meet delivery deadlines across over-the-road (OTR) driving routes
- Load and unload freight with manual handling techniques, ensuring cargo is secured properly according to FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) regulations
- Transport automobile transportation and other logistics cargo handling tasks with precision and care
- Comply with all DOT (Department of Transportation), FMCSA, and hazardous materials regulations during every stage of transit
- Manage truck loading and unloading processes, ensuring safety standards are maintained throughout
- Maintain accurate logs of driving hours, inspections, and deliveries in accordance with DOT regulations
- Communicate effectively with dispatchers and clients to confirm delivery details and address any route or cargo issues promptly
Requirements
- Proven experience in commercial truck driving, including delivery driving and route driving
- Valid commercial driver
- Demonstrated knowledge of FMCSA regulations, hazard materials regulations, and DOT compliance standards
- Experience with manual transmission trucks preferred; ability to handle manual handling tasks confidently
- Strong understanding of logistics cargo handling procedures and safety protocols for load & unload operations
Nice to have:
- Familiarity with refrigerated trailers, flatbed trucks, tanker trucks, and handling hazardous or dangerous goods
- Prior experience in automobile transportation or specialized freight delivery is a plus