Gravel Train/Doubles Driver (Newport)

Tri-Area Trucking School; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Home daily

Benefits after 30 days

PTO after 90 days

401(k) with employer match

Company-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

DHT Group is hiring for a Gravel Train / Doubles Driver in Newport, MI. This is a local, home-daily position with a competitive $25–$28/hour pay scale and a $1,000 sign-on bonus. Ideal for drivers with gravel train experience who take pride in safety and efficiency.

Requirements include CDL-A, T endorsement, valid medical card, and at least 1 year of verifiable CDL-A experience, with 6 months of gravel train experience preferred. Local routes offer daily home time and benefits after 30 days.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL-A license required.
• T endorsement required.
• Valid medical card.
• Acceptable driving record.
• At least 1 year of verifiable CDL-A experience.
• At least 6 months of gravel train experience.
• 6+ months of dump experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate gravel train / doubles equipment.
• Complete pre-trip, enroute, and post-trip inspections.
• Couple and uncouple trailers and connect air/electrical lines.
• Monitor load weight and distribution.
• Maintain DOT logs and documentation.
• Communicate professionally with dispatch, customers, and coworkers.
• Comply with weigh-station requirements.
• Maintain safety and compliance standards.

Skills

CDL-A

T endorsement

Medical card

Clean driving record

Gravel train experience

Dump experience preferred

Ability to lift 25 lbs

Job description

Description

Gravel Train / Doubles Driver — Newport, MI

Full-Time | Local | Home Daily
$25–$28/hour DOE | $1,000 Sign-On Bonus

DRIVE WITH PURPOSE. DRIVE WITH PRIDE. DRIVE WITH DHT.

DHT Group is hiring four experienced Gravel Train / Doubles Drivers for our Newport, Michigan operation.

This is a local, home-daily position paying $25–$28 per hour, depending on qualifications, for experienced drivers who know gravel trains and take pride in operating safely, professionally, and efficiently.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED

DHT values the leadership, accountability, discipline, and mission-focused experience veterans bring to the workplace.

Experience in motor transport, logistics, heavy equipment, combat engineering, transportation, or fuel operations can translate well to a career with DHT, and we encourage qualified veterans to apply.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Safely operate gravel train / doubles equipment
• Complete pre-trip, enroute, and post-trip inspections
• Couple and uncouple trailers and connect air/electrical lines
• Monitor load weight and distribution
• Maintain required DOT logs and documentation
• Communicate professionally with dispatch, customers, and coworkers
• Comply with weigh-station requirements
• Maintain DHT safety and compliance standards

WHAT YOU NEED

• Valid CDL-A
• T endorsement
• Valid medical card
• Acceptable driving record
• At least 1 year of verifiable CDL-A experience
• At least 6 months of gravel train experience
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Ability to meet DOT physical and drug/alcohol screening requirements
• 6+ months of dump experience preferred

WHY DRIVE WITH DHT?

• $25–$28/hour, depending on qualifications
• $1,000 sign-on bonus
• Local routes — home daily
• Medical, HSA, dental, and vision benefits after 30 days
• PTO after 90 days
• 401(k) with employer match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• LegalShield and identity protection
• Pet insurance

For more than 40 years, DHT Group has built its reputation on professional drivers, dependable equipment, and a commitment to operating safely.

If you're an experienced gravel train driver looking for a local, home-daily opportunity in Newport, we'd like to hear from you.

Requirements

• Acceptable driving record
• Valid Med card
• CDLA
• T endorsement
• At least one year of verifiable CDLA truck driving experience
• At least 6 months of gravel train experience

Preferred Requirements

• At least 6 months of dump experience

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds
• Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol screen
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical