Dedicated Route Driver (Home Daily)

Sewell Motor Express Co.; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sewell Motor Express Co. is seeking a driver for a dedicated Plainfield, IN to Cincinnati, OH route. You will report to Operations and handle the Plainfield-originating deliveries with duties including logs, paperwork, and safety inspections.

The role requires a valid CDL A, strong communication, and the ability to operate under hours‑of‑service rules in all weather. Expect routine meetings and routine vehicle upkeep.

Qualifications

• Willingness and ability to work based on available hours of service.
• Able to safely maneuver a truck and trailer.
• Frequent standing, bending, climbing, kneeling, and moving about the facility.
• Lifting up to 100 pounds.
• Effective communication with dispatch and customers.
• Sitting for long periods.
• Driving in all weather and conditions.
• Comfort with electronic navigation software and local assignments.
• Adaptability to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather, etc.)
• Willingness to submit to background/drug checks and provide previous employment information.
• Must have a smartphone.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre/post-trip inspections per Sewell standards.
• Report equipment damage to the assigned safety manager.
• Report accidents or traffic citations to the safety manager.
• Complete and send in all required paperwork after delivery of each load.
• Submit trip envelopes at least weekly or when dispatched.
• Attend required safety and driver meetings.
• Report mechanical issues with truck or trailer.

Skills

Truck operation

Communication skills

Safety conscious

Hours-of-service compliance

Weather adaptability

Education

CDL A license

Tools

Samsara logs

Job description

Position: Plainfield, IN, to Cincinnati, OH Dedicated Route

Driver – reports to Operations

• Come to work “fit for duty”. Fit for duty is defined as being rested and prepared to drive for 11 hours
  and be on duty for 14 hours. This may not happen daily, but be prepared.
• Dedicated route from Plainfield, IN, to Cincinnati, OH, and back to Indianapolis
• Proficiency in Samsara logs and paperwork procedures.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with the assigned fleet manager.
• Conduct pre/post-trip inspections per Sewell standards
• Report all equipment damage to the assigned safety manager or staff member on duty.
• Report any accidents or traffic citations to the assigned safety manager or staff member on duty
• Complete and send in all required paperwork after delivery of each load.
• Complete trip envelopes no less than 1 time per week, or each time you come into dispatch
• Attend all required safety and driver meetings
• Report mechanical issues with the truck or trailer to the assigned equipment manager or staff member on duty
• Maintain a professional attitude and appearance while on duty.
• Keep your assigned truck neat and clean.
• Proactively communicate any delays or potential downtime to the assigned fleet manager or staff
  member on duty.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Willingness and ability to work based on available hours of service.
• Able to demonstrate proficiency in maneuvering a truck and trailer safely.
• Frequently standing up, bending, climbing, kneeling, and moving about the facility.
• Carrying, lifting, or pulling items weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Be able to communicate with dispatch and customers effectively.
• Sitting for long periods of time
• Driving and moving about in all forms of weather and conditions
• Be comfortable using electronic equipment and software for navigation and local assignments.
• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather, mechanical issues, etc.)
• Valid CDL A
• Willingness to submit to background/drug checks and provide previous employment information.
• Must have a smartphone.