CDL-A Driver: Safe, On-Time Route Specialist

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

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.