CDL B Local Tanker Driver in Akron, OH

Freight Sales Inc. (search conducted by Drive My Way); Ohio; On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus: $3,000

Unlimited driver referral bonus: $3,0

Yearly safety bonus: up to $2,000

401K with company match

Paid training and orientation

Uniforms provided

Annual boot allowance

Crown card

Job summary

Freight Sales, Inc. is hiring local drivers in the Akron, OH area. You will operate company trucks to deliver and collect products, act as a brand ambassador, and ensure accurate loading, inventory, and safe delivery.

The role emphasizes safety, DOT compliance, and excellent customer service in daily routes. The position requires a CDL B, 21+ years old, and either 1 year of tractor-trailer experience or tanker experience.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have CDL B license.
• Prefer 1 year verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience or previous fuel/tanker experience.
• Tanker and Hazmat endorsement or willing to obtain (company will assist).
• No DUI/DWIs in the last 5 years.
• Must meet DOT testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulations.
• Must be able to pass a required pre-employment drug screen.
• Role requires physical stamina: lifting up to 50 lbs and working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Hiring Radius: drivers must live within 50 miles of Akron, OH or be willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Drive Company Trucks to deliver and pick up products as needed.
• Act as a Brand Ambassador by delivering exceptional customer care through service, safe delivery, and product education.
• Confirm Order Accuracy by loading/unloading trucks, recording inventory, and managing deliveries.
• Perform Vehicle Assessments at shift start/end, documenting issues and reporting them as required.
• Prioritize Safety by adhering to DOT, OSHA, and company safety requirements.
• Maneuver Trucks safely into loading/unloading positions, follow loading crew signals, ensure vehicles and equipment are secured.
• Assist Customers by helping resolve complaints and escalating issues to management when necessary.

Education

CDL B license

Job description

Job Description

Our culture is built around teamwork and genuine support, with every driver, dispatcher, and leader playing a crucial role in delivering the exceptional service we’re known for. Whether you’re on the road or in the office, you’ll always have a team that stands behind you.

If you want a career that values your time, your family, and your future, you’ll fit right in here at Freight Sales, Inc.

Compensation:

• Hourly Pay: $27
• Average of 40-50 hours weekly
• Overtime pay after 40 hours. Extra pay for additional shifts or training
  • Bonuses:
    • Sign-on bonus: $3,000 ($1,000 at 3-months, 6-months, and a year)
    • Unlimited driver referral bonus: $3,000 ($1,000 at 3-months, 6-months, and a year)
    • Yearly safety bonus: Up to $2,000
• Paid via direct deposit weekly (daily pay available if needed)

Benefits & Perks:

• Great company benefits starting the first of the month after 28 days of employment:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Company paid Life Insurance
  • Company paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
  • 5 Paid Company Holidays
  • 40 hours of Sick Time
  • 40 hours of accrued Paid Vacation. Increases to 80 hours your second year of employment
• 401K with 4% company match after a year of employment
• Paid training and paid orientation
• Company-provided uniforms
• Annual boot allowance
• Crown card (employee reward program for coffee/snacks/beverages)

Home Time, Route, & Schedule:

• Home Daily!
• Schedule: Monday-Friday with rotating monthly Saturdays, 4:00pm-4:00am
• Delivering fuel within the Akron, OH area
• Level of Touch: Connecting Hoses

What You’ll Do:

• Drive Company Trucks to deliver and pick up products as needed.
• Act as a Brand Ambassador by delivering exceptional customer care through service, safe delivery, and product education.
• Confirm Order Accuracy by loading and unloading trucks, recording inventory, and managing deliveries.
• Perform Vehicle Assessments at the start and end of each shift, documenting mechanical or performance issues and reporting them as required.
• Prioritize Safety by adhering to DOT, OSHA, and company safety requirements at all times.
• Maneuver Trucks Safely into loading and unloading positions, follow signals from the loading crew, and verify that vehicles and equipment are properly secured.
• Assist Customers Professionally by helping resolve complaints and escalating issues to management when necessary.

Equipment

• Newer Mack trucks
• Tank Wagon
• Automatic
• Inward and outward event triggered cameras

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21years of age
• Must have CDL B license
• Prefer 1-year verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience or previous fuel/tanker experience
• Tanker and Hazmat endorsement or willing to obtain (company will assist)
• No DUI/DWIs in the last 5 years
• Must meet Department of Transportation (DOT) testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulations
• Must be able to pass a required pre-employment drug screen
• This role requires physical stamina and mobility: expect repetitive movements like bending and climbing, lifting hoses and equipment up to 50 lbs, and working outdoors in all weather conditions—including hot, cold, and around fuel storage areas.
• Hiring Radius: Drivers must live within 50 miles of Akron, OH or be willing to relocate for this position

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Freight Sales, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Freight Sales, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Freight Sales, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Freight Sales, Inc.’s emplo