About This Role
This role offers the opportunity to operate your own tractor-trailer, delivering freight across various routes with flexibility and independence. It suits a Truck Owner Operator who wants to take charge of their driving career, working with experienced dispatchers to find the best market prices and dedicated lanes.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate tractor-trailers, including refrigerated trailers, flatbeds, or tankers, on over-the-road (OTR) routes while complying with FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) regulations and DOT (Department of Transportation) standards
- Load and unload freight manually or with equipment, ensuring proper handling of hazardous materials and dangerous goods in accordance with hazardous materials regulations
- Navigate routes efficiently using GPS navigation systems, planning delivery schedules that optimize route driving and delivery times
- Transport automobile transportation loads or freight requiring specialized handling such as logistics cargo handling for various industries
- Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety, including checking load securement, tire conditions, brakes, lights, and fluid levels
- Maintain accurate logs of driving hours, deliveries, and vehicle maintenance records in compliance with FMCSA regulations
- Communicate effectively with dispatch teams regarding delivery status, route adjustments, or safety concerns
Requirements
- Proven experience in commercial truck driving, including delivery driving and route driving with a focus on freight transportation
- Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with endorsements for hazardous materials (Hazmat), tanker, or other specialized loads as applicable
- Demonstrated ability to operate manual transmission trucks safely and efficiently
- Knowledge of FMCSA regulations, DOT regulations, hazardous materials regulations, and dangerous goods handling procedures
- Experience loading and unloading trucks manually or using appropriate equipment; familiarity with truck loading/unloading procedures
- Strong understanding of GPS navigation tools for route planning across OTR routes
- Ability to handle manual handling tasks safely and effectively during freight loading/unloading processes
- Excellent driving record with a focus on safety compliance and risk mitigation
Benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Fuel card
- Fuel discount
- Lease purchase program
- Life insurance
- Paid training
- Safety equipment provided
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