Freight Operations/Dock to Driver

Alaska Marine Trucking; Haines (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off - 17 days PTO + extended

8 paid holidays

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance and AD&D

Long term disability

Internal promotion opportunities

Job summary

Alaska Marine Trucking is hiring for a Dock to Driver Training Program in Haines, Alaska. Successful candidates start as Freight Handlers and may become Class-A CDL drivers through AMT’s training program.

The role includes hands-on learning on the dock and delivery routes, with CDL training costs covered by AMT. This full-time position offers family-friendly benefits, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth within a safety-focused team.

Qualifications

• Safety-sensitive position acknowledged in job description.
• Dock-to-Driver training program to obtain a Class-A CDL is provided.

Responsibilities

• Inspect truck and trailer for defects to ensure safe operating condition before, during, and after trips.
• Check shipping papers for proper descriptions etc. to ensure safe transport of freight.
• Collect payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges when necessary.
• Maneuver vehicle safely while transporting cargo in various conditions.
• Maintain radio contact with Dispatcher.
• Operate various equipment and processes on the dock and on delivery routes.

Job description

Posted Friday, August 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Alaska Marine Trucking is looking to hire energetic, adventurous, and hard-working individuals like you to join our team! We offer competitive wages, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits, a 401k, and plenty of opportunities to grow personally and professionally. If you are looking for an exciting and fast-paced career that is both challenging and rewarding, Alaska Marine Trucking is where you want to be!

Alaska Marine Trucking provides and manages local freight distribution services in Alaska which includes loading, unloading, warehousing, pickup and delivery. Alaska Marine Trucking works closely with Alaska Marine Lines in coastal communities throughout Southeast, Central, and Western Alaska.

We currently have an opening for a Freight Operations/Dock to Driver in Haines, Alaska. This is a full-time position which offers family friendly benefits, a competitive pay package and professional growth.

• Paid time off – start with 17 days paid time off a year (PTO)+ additional extended leave paid time
• Paid Holidays– 8 paid holidays a year in addition to PTO

• Health Insurance – medical, dental and vision with low employee contributions
• Health Insurance for your family – we also contribute to medical, dental and vision for your family.
• 401(k)– with company match + additional annual retirement contribution.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Long term disability– we pay at no cost to you.
• Opportunities for internal promotions/career advancement

Be part of our Team and create big possibilities in your life with a challenging and rewarding career at Alaska Marine Trucking.

SUMMARY:

Alaska Marine Trucking (AMT) is hiring for our Dock to Driver Training Program designed to pay for CDL Training for employees who would like to obtain their Class-A CDL. Successful candidates will be hired as Freight Handlers with the expectation that they will become Class-A Drivers through the dock to driver training program. While working as a freight handler the employee will learn our processes and procedures both on the dock and while on delivery routes. During the training period the successful candidates are expected to work through the process of acquiring a CDL with AMT and our training partners.All CDL training costs will be covered by Alaska Marine Trucking.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safety is Lynden’s first responsibility to our employees and our customers. This position is a safety-sensitive position and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner is required.
• Inspect truck and trailer for defects to ensure safe operating condition before, during, and following trips; complete and submit daily vehicle inspection form.
• Check shipping papers for proper descriptions of commodities (including hazardous materials), weight, packaging, marking, labeling, and other information necessary to ensure the safe and efficient transportation of customer freight.
• Collect payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges when necessary.
• Maneuver vehicle in safe and efficient manner while transporting cargo in situations such as heavy traffic, inclement weather, and difficult loading or unloading facilities.
• Maintain telephone or radio contact with Dispatcher.
• Operate