CDL A Local Driver

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays (8)

401(k) plan with company match

Health, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. in Kingsport, TN is hiring a P&D Driver. Earn $36.50 per hour, with overtime after 40 hours, a stable schedule, and new equipment. Join a growing company with a friendly culture and comprehensive benefits.

You will transport, load/unload freight between service centers and customers, perform inspections, document processes, read shipping papers, and comply with safety procedures. Must have Class A CDL with HazMat/Tank, DOT card, and pass drug screen.

Qualifications

• Must have minimum 2 years commercial driving experience.
• Valid Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials and Tank Endorsements.
• Valid DOT Physical/Medical Card required.
• Fluent in English and legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Able to pass a drug screen and maintain safety on the job.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections on tractor and trailer.
• Document all freight control processes accurately.
• Read maps, road signs, shipping papers, and hazardous materials markings.
• Affix placards to tractor/trailer when required.
• Maintain cleanliness of the company vehicle and equipment.
• Assist customers with shipping papers and loading as needed.
• Interact professionally with customers and team members.
• Operate forklift to unload/load as indicated and required.
• Participate in Dayton Freight training and improvement programs.
• Be available for irregular schedules and shifts.

Skills

Commercial driving

CDL Hazmat/Tank

DOT Medical Card

English fluency

Work eligibility USA

Drug screen compliant

No recent DUI/Reckless

Job description

• Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days
• 401(k) plan, Company match

Overview

Pay is $36.50 per hour

• $36.50 per hour
• Overtime after 40 hours
• Work-life balance
• Growing company
• Friendly & Positive culture
• New Equipment & Clean facilities
• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, etc.
• Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days
• 401(k) plan, Company match

Responsibilities

P&D Drivers are responsible for transporting, loading and unloading freight in a productive, safe and claims-free manner between our Service Centers and our customers.

• Perform pre and post trip inspections on the tractor and trailer that is being utilized
• Properly document all freight control processes
• Read and understand maps, road signs, shipping papers, hazardous materials markings and labeling identifications
• Affix correct placards to tractor/trailer when necessary
• Maintain cleanliness of company vehicle
• Assist customers in preparation of shipping papers
• Interact and converse with external/internal customers
• Safely operate a forklift to unload/ load products when indicated and needed
• Participate in Dayton Freight’s training and improvement programs
• Be available for irregular work schedules, alternating work shifts and/or assignments
• Adhere to the operational procedures and guidelines contained in the Dayton Freight Driver/Dockworker Manual

Qualifications

• At least 23 years of age
• At least 2 years of commercial driving experience
• Valid Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials and Tank Endorsement
• Valid DOT Physical/Medical Card
• No DUI, Citation/Conviction for Reckless Operations in the past 3 years
• Less than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years
• Basic math skills
• Fluent in English
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Able to pass a drug screen

Benefits

• $36.50 per hour
• Overtime after 40 hours
• Work-life balance
• Growing company
• Friendly & Positive culture
• New Equipment & Clean facilities
• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, etc.
• Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days
• 401(k) plan, Company match

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle and perform physical tasks associated with driving, equipment inspections, and local pick-up and delivery operations. Duties may include standing, walking, climbing, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, ascending and descending from the vehicle, and handling freight and delivery equipment, with occasional manual handling of materials and use of powered tools or devices.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.