CDL A - Route Driver

Liberty-Tire-Recycling,-LL; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Liberty Tire Recycling is seeking a CDL A Route Driver in Amarillo, TX. You will operate a Class A truck to collect, load, transport and deliver used tires with a Route Helper. You’ll ensure loads are secured and compliant with DOT safety rules, while handling documentation and customer interactions.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, strong safety focus, and accurate route communication with dispatch. Work ethic and professional appearance are essential on customer sites and tire stores.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations.
• Ability to operate Class A equipment on route-based collection.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Clear communication with dispatch and customers.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive a Class A vehicle on assigned routes.
• Load, stack, and secure tires with a Route Helper.
• Capture signatures and complete service documents at customer sites.
• Ensure compliance with DOT safety rules and company procedures.
• Perform pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections and logs.

Skills

DOT/FMCSA knowledge

Operate Class A vehicle

Manual material handling

Safety compliance

Communication with dispatch

Teamwork with route helper

Tools

GPS navigation

Job description

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CDL A - Route Driver

Regular Full-Time Amarillo, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2947

ABOUT US:

Liberty Tire Recycling is a high-growth company and the premier provider of tire recycling services in North America with operations throughout the United States and Canada. Liberty Tire annually transforms more than 210 million tires into raw materials for smart, sustainable products that improve our environment and people’s lives. The Company is private equity owned, has approximately 60 sites in the US and Canada, and nearly 4,000 employees. With innovative tools, technologies and processes, Liberty Tire is a revolutionary American conservation enterprise - from coast to coast, and from whole tire to end products. The company’s commitment to finding new and better ways to RECLAIM, RECYCLE and REUSE bridges the sustainability goals of scrap tire generators nationwide with those of local scrap rubber consumers.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Class A CDL Route Driver is responsible for the safe and timely pickup, loading, transport, and delivery of used tires from customer locations along assigned routes. The driver works as part of a two-person team with a Route Helper and is responsible for both operating the commercial vehicle and assisting with the manual loading and stacking of tires. Routes are assigned by dispatch; drivers are responsible for managing daily route activities, maintaining professionalism at customer locations, and completing all required documentation accurately. This role requires strict compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and Liberty Tire Recycling safety and operational requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safely operate a Class A commercial vehicle on assigned routes to remove used tires from customer locations.
• Work as part of a two-person team with a Route Helper to manually load, stack, and secure used tires onto the truck.
• Manually handle and stack waste tires weighing up to 50 pounds each throughout the workday.
• Serve as the primary point of contact at customer locations, including obtaining signatures and completing required service documentation.
• Ensure loads are properly stacked, secured, and compliant with DOT and company safety requirements before transport.
• Conduct required pre-trip, post-trip, and en-route inspections of assigned equipment; complete DVIRs and report maintenance or safety concerns immediately.
• Accurately complete DOT logs, route paperwork, bills of lading, and required company or customer documentation.
• Maintain clean, safe, and operational equipment at all times.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch, route helpers, and operations staff regarding route status, delays, or service issues.
• Navigate assigned routes using maps, GPS, and dispatch instructions while accounting for traffic, weather, and site conditions.
• Maintain professional and courteous interactions with customers, tire stores, dispatch, and internal teams.
• Follow all Liberty Tire Recycling safety policies, environmental standards, and operational procedures.
• Perform additional duties as required to support waste tire removal operations.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations.
• Ability to safely operate Class A equipment in route-based collection operations.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical labor, including lifting, stacking, and securing tires.
• Strong attention to safety, accuracy, and compliance.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while operating as part of a team.
• Clear and professional communication with dispatch, customers, and coworkers.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the workday.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age of 22 years old.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Must meet all FMCSA driver qualification requirements.
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record in compliance with DOT standards.
• Minimum of 1 year of commercial driving experience or equivalent Class A CDL driving experience.
• Ability to meet DOT physical, background, and DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Willingness to maintain a professional appearance and conduct at all customer and tire store locations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience performing manual loading and customer-facing route service.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This role requires extended periods of driving, frequent customer interaction, outdoor work in varying weather conditions, and repetitive physical labor including lifting, bending, stacking, and securing waste tires during route operations.

Education and Experience:

• Prior experience in the tire recycling or manufacturing industry is a plus.
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

EEO Statement:

Liberty Tire Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.