Class A Linehaul Driver- 5 PM Start

US Cargo; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Paid time off and holidays

People-first work environment

Well-maintained equipment

Job summary

US Cargo, a PITT OHIO subsidiary, seeks Class A Linehaul Driver for a HOME DAILY Cincinnati, OH terminal. You’ll work Sunday-Thursday with a 5 PM start, primarily overnight, home daily.

Responsibilities include terminal-to-terminal runs, occasional deliveries, loading/unloading, and freight security. Qualified drivers must be 25+, bring 2 years of verifiable tractor-trailer experience or 1 year plus driving school diploma, and pass MVR checks, a company test, and DOT standards.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 25 years old.
• Two years verifiable tractor-trailer experience or one year with a driving school diploma approved by US CARGO.
• Authorization to obtain MVR and safety history from FMCSA.
• Must pass US CARGO driving test.
• Hazardous materials and tank endorsement or obtain within 90 days.
• Must hold a valid license and provide full history for 36 months.

Responsibilities

• Drive a commercial vehicle safely, mainly overnight, terminal-to-terminal or to a relay point and back home.
• Night driving Mon–Fri with occasional weekend, home daily unless weather causes changes.
• Possibly perform deliveries or pickups for customers.
• Assist in loading/unloading freight with dock tools as required.
• Secure freight by strapping or other methods.
• Inspect vehicle for defects and comply with regulations.
• Maintain logs and records for compliance with state and federal rules.
• Follow company policies and all safety regulations.

Skills

Safe driving

Hazardous materials endorsement

FMCSA checks

DOT physical

Pre-employment screening

MVR review

Education

Diploma from accredited driving school

Job description

Overview

US Cargo, a subsidiary of PITT OHIO, is a family‑oriented transportation company serving customers throughout Ohio and Pennsylvania. We are seeking motivated individuals to join our team as a Class A Linehaul Driver- HOME DAILY! at our Cincinnati, OH terminal.

Known for our success in the courier and small package industry, US Cargo is expanding our capabilities to include LTL freight while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, service, and our employees.

Schedule

• Sunday-Thursday
• 5 PM Start

What US Cargo Offers

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) options
• Paid time off and holidays
• A people‑first, respectful work environment
• Well‑maintained equipment and facilities

If you are looking for a company who believes in their people and strives to create a respectful, supportive work environment, US Cargo is the company for you!

Responsibilities

• Drives a commercial vehicle safely primarily in our road operation during overnight hours. Terminal to terminal or terminal to a relay point and return to home terminal.
• Road operation is Monday – Friday night, and occasional weekend. Drivers are home daily unless unforeseen circumstance arise such as weather.
• You may occasionally have to make a customer delivery or pickup.
• You may be required to help unload or load freight at a terminal. This includes lifting or pulling freight with dock tools such as pallet jacks, two wheelers or forklifts (PITT OHIO certified employees only).
• Securing of freight may be required through strapping or other methods.
• Inspect the vehicle for defects and safe operating conditions as required by law and company policy.
• Comply with all Federal requirements regarding the transportation of Hazardous Materials.
• Drive tractor/trailer in all conditions in accordance with federal regulations, normally in periods of driving within hours of service limitations, followed by an off-duty period as required by regulatory requirements.
• Maintain records required for compliance with state and federal regulations, including driver’s logs and other records required by law.
• Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and comply with all federal, state and local regulations for the safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle.

US Cargo values diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to join our team! EOE M/F/D/V

Qualifications

• A minimum of 25 years of age
• All tractor trailer drivers must have two years of verifiable driving experience (approximate 100,000 miles) or a minimum of one year of verifiable driving experience and diploma from an accredited driving school that US CARGO approves
• As part of pre-employment screening, and or continued employment, drivers are required to authorize US CARGO to obtain a current motor vehicle record (MVR) and safety performance history from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Drivers will have their MVR reviewed on an annual basis at a minimum;
• Must pass a US CARGO driving test administered by an approved US CARGO trainer or US CARGO designee;
• With exception of Non-CDL Drivers, must have a hazardous material and tank endorsement or obtain said endorsement within 90 days of employment on their current valid driver’s license issued by the State in which they reside;
• Must possess only one valid driver’s license issued by the State in which the driver resides. A driver who has recently moved from another State must produce a copy of the former license or provide license information for verification from that State. The driver will need to provide information on all previous held licenses for the past 36-month period. If the driver moves, he/she must update his/her address with the Department of Motor Vehicles for that State within 30 days and provide new license to the Safety Department;
• Must have no record of a driving license suspension or revocation covering the last 36-month period from any source including the MVR and or any other Driver Performance History report. A suspension for failure to pay and or failure to appear will be considered provided that there was no conviction for driving while suspended during this time period;
• Must have no record of citation or conviction for the violations listed below during the past 36-month period from any source including the MVR and or any other Driver Performance History report; Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Violation of an “open container” or similar statute. Refusal to take a test provided for by an implied consent law. Reckless homicide or involuntary manslaughter. Operating while under suspension or revocation (Except as Listed Above). Leaving the scene of an accident or “hit and run”. Speed exhibitions, contests, or drag racing. Use of a motor vehicle in the commission of a felony. Assault with a motor vehicle. Reckless driving, careless endangerment, or road rage. Operating a motor vehicle without permission of the owner. Fleeing or eluding a police officer.
• Must have no past pattern or record of citations or convictions for more than three motor vehicle violations, (excluding those listed above in items a. through l.), during the 36-month period from any source including the MVR and or any other Driver Performance History report;
• Must have no past pattern or record of involvement in more than three at-fault traffic accidents while operating a motor vehicle during the 36-month period from any source including the MVR and or any other Driver Performance History report;
• Must have no past pattern or record of involvement in more than three motor vehicle violation while operating a motor vehicle during the 36-month period from any source including the MVR and or any other Driver Performance History report;
• Must have no past pattern or record of involvement in more than two at-fault traffic accidents and no more than one motor vehicle violation during the 36-month period from any source including the MVR and or any other Driver Performance History report;
• Must have no past pattern or record of involvement in more than one at-fault traffic accident and no more than two motor vehicle violations during the 36-month period from any source including the MVR and or any other Driver Performance History report;
• Must pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination;
• Must consent to a pre-employment drug screen. US CARGO must receive a negative result prior to the driver performing any safety sensitive function;
• US CARGO must receive a negative controlled substance and alcohol result from prior employer(s) for past three-year period. Any prior evidence of controlled substance use from any source in past three years, including alcohol could result in the job offer being rescinded;
• There must be no instance of refusal to submit to an Alcohol or Controlled Substance test within the past 36 month period including a pre-employment test. Any prior evidence of refusal to test for controlled substance use, including alcohol in the past 36 months could result in the job offer being rescinded;
• No open violations showing in the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse i.e. the query result shows “Driver not Prohibited”;
• Applications must be completed in entirely. An incomplete application may delay or prevent your application from being processed;
• Must consent to a ten-year check on work history. Any gap of 30 days or more must be indicated and explained. You may be asked to provide further documentation. Discrepancies may prevent your application from being processed and the job offer rescinded;
• All roadside inspections will be reviewed through the Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) and or any other Performance History Report for the past 36-month period. Multiple violations could impact hiring and or retention;

Pay Range

Starting from USD $30.59/Hr.