CDL-A Driver

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking an experienced truck driver to operate commercial vehicles across multiple states, ensuring on-time deliveries and safety compliance. You will perform pre-trip inspections, secure freight, and maintain logs and vehicle condition.

Applicants must hold a valid CDL, meet DOT physicals, and demonstrate strong map-reading and route-planning skills. The role requires adaptability to weather, traffic, and varied schedules.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL with endorsements as required for the role.
• Must meet DOT physical requirements and stay medically fit.
• Ability to read, write and speak English clearly.
• Ability to read maps and road signs and plan routes.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and safe driving practices.
• Ability to determine delivery windows and schedule routes.
• Safely operate commercial motor vehicles across multiple states.
• Back trailers to docks with or without assistance.
• Connect/disconnect tractors and trailers as needed.
• Open/close trailer doors and secure loads.
• Climb in/out of tractors and inspect freight.
• Bend, stretch, lift and crawl for pre-trip inspections.
• Refuel tractors/reefers and add necessary fluids.
• Perform repetitive driving motions and shift gears safely.
• Lift at least 50 lbs occasionally and scale loads.
• Report accidents/citations promptly and maintain health.
• Comply with DOT drug/alcohol requirements and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Operate CMV across various cities and states according to schedules.
• Back trailers into customer docks with/without assistance.
• Connect and disconnect tractors, trailers and doors as needed.
• Inspect freight in trailer for proper loading and securement.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and ensure truck cleanliness.
• Adhere to all DOT and company-required paperwork.

Skills

CDL with endorsements

DOT physical

English literacy

Reading maps & road signs

DOT regulations

Delivery planning

CMV operation

Backing trailers

Connect/disconnect tractors

Trailer doors handling

Climbing in/out of tractors

Freight inspection

Physical endurance

Vehicle fueling & fluids

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Load/tandem scaling

DOT/compliance paperwork

Weather safe driving

Job description

• Possess a valid CDL with endorsements, if applicable
• Meet DOT physical requirements
• Able to read, write and speak the English language
• Able to read and understand maps and road signs
• Have general knowledge of DOT regulations
• Able to determine timeframe for on-time delivery and plan route
• Safely operate CMV through various cities and states
• Able to back trailer up to customer docks with and without assistance
• Able to connect/disconnect tractors and trailers
• Able to open/close trailer doors
• Able to climb in and out of tractors
• Able to climb into trailer to inspect freight for proper loading and securement
• Able to bend, stretch, lift and crawl in order to complete a pre-trip inspection
• Able to refuel tractor and reefer units, if applicable
• Able to add necessary fluids (oil, antifreeze, etc.) to tractor and/or trailer
• Capable of repetitive motion for continuous driving/changing of gears
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds on an occasional basis
• Able to properly scale loads and adjust tandems as necessary
• Reports all accidents and citations received
• Able to live in tractor for numerous daysx
• Maintains truck in clean condition
• Able to drive in all weather and traffic conditions
• Able to drive within the posted speed limit and slower in inclement weather
• Perform job in extreme heat/cold
• Able to install tire chains as required by weather conditions or the DOW-
• Able to complete all DOT and company-required paperwork
• Stay in good health in order to perform job safely and on time
• Pass any DOT-required drug or alcohol tests
• Comply with all company policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned by management

Drivers are expected to understand and fulfill the requirements and essential functions of this position, as well as realizing that these duties are not all-encompassing and other duties may be required at management's discretion.