CDL Class A Hotshot Driver

Champion Home Builders, Inc.; Decatur (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Medical

Rx

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Job summary

Champion Home Builders, Inc. in Indiana is seeking a safety-focused CDL Class A hotshot driver to operate a company-owned 1-ton Chevy pickup with a 40-foot gooseneck trailer.

You will deliver materials between plants, retail centers, suppliers and job sites on time and in full compliance with DOT regulations. This role offers a consistent Monday–Friday schedule with no weekend work and a comprehensive benefits package including 401k, vacation, holidays, medical, Rx, dental, vision and life

Qualifications

• CDL Class A required; valid DOT medical; pass pre-employment drug test.
• Knowledge of DOT hours-of-service and cargo securement rules.
• Must read and speak English well; communicate with law enforcement and complete reports.
• 3 years verifiable Class A or gooseneck/hotshot driving experience.
• Clean MVR per company standards; random testing compliance.
• Pass Clearinghouse query; DOT pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate the company truck and 40 ft gooseneck trailer on regional routes.
• Perform and document pre-trip and post-trip inspections; report defects.
• Hook up and uncouple the gooseneck; ensure safety chain and breakaway system.
• Load, secure, and tarp cargo per federal standards; verify weights and legal limits.
• Maintain hours-of-service records with ELD and complete delivery paperwork.
• Communicate with dispatch and customers about schedules and delays.

Skills

CDL Class A

DOT regulations knowledge

Hours-of-service knowledge

English proficiency

MVR standards

Drug testing compliance

Pre-employment checks

Tools

ELD familiarity

Cargo securement devices

Job description

Good Life Begins With A Good Company.

Champion Home Builders, Inc. wants YOU! We are seeking to hire a CDL Class A Hotshot Driver to join our team in the Decatur, IN region.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Rx
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.

WHO IS CHAMPION HOME BUILDERS, INC.?

For decades, Champion has served as a leader in the manufactured housing industry and one of the largest mobile and modular home builders in North America. Champion offers many factory-built solutions, from single-family and multi-family homes to commercial and government buildings. Our manufactured homes, modular homes, mobile homes, park models, and commercial modular buildings can be found throughout the United States and western Canada.

Throughout the organization, we act with integrity and respect. We take pride in our craftsmanship and build strong relationships with our customers, suppliers, and our employees. We know that we would not be successful without our team. In return for hard work and dedication, our goal is to provide a safe, productive, and enjoyable workplace for every employee.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary

Champion Homes is seeking a safety-focused Class A CDL driver to operate a company-owned Chevrolet 1-ton dual-rear-wheel pickup pulling a 40-foot gooseneck trailer. The driver delivers materials, components and equipment between Champion plants, retail centers, suppliers and job sites on time and in full compliance with DOT regulations.

This position offers a consistent Monday through Friday schedule with no weekend work, providing a dependable work-life balance. The driver will operate a company-owned Chevrolet 1-ton truck and 40-foot gooseneck trailer, with all fuel expenses paid by the company.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Safely operate the company truck and 40 ft gooseneck trailer on regional routes in Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota, including overnight trips as needed.
• Perform and document pre-trip and post-trip inspections of truck and trailer; report defects immediately.
• Hook up and uncouple the gooseneck, including safety chains, breakaway system and brake controller.
• Load, position and secure cargo to federal cargo securement standards.
• All loads will be required to be tarped by driver.
• Check weights and stay within truck, trailer and state legal limits.
• Keep accurate hours-of-service records using an electronic logging device (ELD).
• Complete delivery paperwork, bills of lading and fuel receipts.
• Communicate with dispatch, plant staff and customers about schedules and delays.
• Keep the truck and trailer clean and arrange routine maintenance.
• Report any accident, citation or injury to management right away.
• Report any product damage to management at time of delivery.
• Follow all Champion Homes safety policies and the DOT drug and alcohol program.

Required Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• Current DOT medical examiner's certificate.
• Able to read and speak English well enough to talk with law enforcement, read road signs and complete reports.
• 3 years of verifiable Class A or gooseneck/hotshot driving experience.
• Acceptable driving record per Champion Homes' MVR standards.
• Pass a DOT pre-employment drug test and Clearinghouse query and take part in random testing.
• Working knowledge of hours-of-service and cargo securement rules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience hauling building materials, modular components or flatbed freight.
• Experience with ELDs.
• Clean MVR for the past [3/5] years.

Physical Requirements

• Climb on and off the truck and trailer deck safely.
• Lift and handle straps and traps up.
• Work outdoors in all weather.
• Sit for extended periods while driving.

EEO Statement

Champion Home Builders is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Champion Home Builders participates in the E-Verify Program.