Hauling Driver

Stowers Machinery Corporation; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Ongoing training and careerdevelopment

Opportunities for internal growth

Employee recognition programs

Team-first culture

Job summary

Stowers Machinery Corporation in Knoxville, TN seeks a driver to operate a tractor-trailer (50 tons capacity) delivering and picking up heavy equipment at customer sites and Stowers locations. You will load and unload, maintain licenses, and ensure safety.

This role requires DOT-regulated hauling, load securing with chains and binders, and basic on-site repairs. You will communicate with customers, follow safety rules, and participate in meetings and training.

Qualifications

• Requires valid Class A CDL and knowledge of DOT regulations.
• Ability to secure loads with chains and binders and check periodically.
• Strong communication skills for customer and team interactions.
• Basic mechanical skills for emergency repairs (e.g., tire changes).
• Maintain current licenses and health card for transporting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Drive tractor-trailer to deliver and pick up machines at customer sites and Stowers locations.
• Load and unload heavy equipment; inspect truck and related equipment for safety.
• Complete shipping/receiving documents; maintain records.
• Secure loads with chains and binders with periodic checks during transport.
• Perform emergency repairs as needed and instruct customers on proper usage.

Skills

Valid Class A CDL

DOT regulations

Load securement

Safety-conscious

Effective communication

Basic mechanical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Scope

Drives tractor‑trailer rated at least 50 tons capacity to deliver and pick up machines at customer job sites and Stowers locations. Loads and unloads heavy equipment and machinery while ensuring safety and compliance with all regulations.

Requirements

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and safe hauling practices
• Ability to secure loads with chains and binders and perform periodic checks
• Sound judgment for safe driving in adverse weather and challenging conditions
• Basic mechanical skills for emergency repairs (e.g., tire changes, installing chains)
• Strong communication skills for interacting with customers and team members

Preferred Qualification(s)

• Experience instructing customers on equipment usage and maintenance
• Familiarity with heavy equipment types and handling procedures

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required

Essential Job Functions

• Drive tractor‑trailer to deliver and pick up machines at customer job sites and Stowers locations
• Load and unload heavy equipment and machinery
• Maintain current licenses and health card necessary to legally transport equipment
• Inspect tractor‑trailer and related equipment for operational safety and reliability
• Complete shipping and receiving documents for Stowers and customer records
• Secure all loads with chains and binders; check periodically during transport
• Perform emergency repairs as needed
• Instruct customers on proper usage and maintenance of delivered equipment
• Follow all Company and customer safety rules and maintain a clean, orderly work area
• Respond to customer requests professionally and promptly
• Attend meetings, training, and activities as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Leadership Responsibilities

• None; individual contributor role

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Three years of driving experience hauling heavy equipment
• Dependability and punctuality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Positive attitude and strong integrity

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Pass pre-employment background check, physical exam, and drug screen
• Ability to lift 20-75 pounds occasionally
• Ability to wear required PPE (glasses, gloves, protective clothing, footwear)
• Ability to work under occasional pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing

Work Environment

• Standard five-day schedule with daily overtime and occasional weekends
• Exposure to outdoor conditions, including adverse weather
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment
• Frequent travel to customer job sites and Stowers locations

Why Stowers Machinery?

At Stowers Machinery, you're not just taking a job—you’re joining a team that powers progress across East Tennessee as a trusted Caterpillar dealer. We invest in our people with hands‑on training, clear career paths, and opportunities to grow across departments. You'll work alongside experienced teammates who value safety, teamwork, and doing things the right way-while making a real impact on customers and communities.

What You'll Get (Benefits & Perks)

• Competitive pay + performance incentives
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off + holidays
• Ongoing training and career development
• Opportunities for internal growth and advancement
• Employee recognition programs
• Supportive, team-first culture

If you're looking for a place where your work matters, your skills keep growing, and your team has your back-Stowers is it.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. Stowers Machinery Corporation reserves the right to revise or change duties as the need arises.