Linehaul Driver

Southeastern Freight Lines; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern Freight Lines is seeking a Linehaul Driver to move freight between service centers and designated points, operating a tractor-trailer in diverse areas. Responsibilities include verifying dispatch instructions, loading documents, and ensuring safety with hazardous materials when applicable.

Qualifications include 21+, 6 months driving experience, a high school diploma or GED, a valid CDL A with Hazmat, Tanker, and Doubles/Triples endorsements, and the ability to read/write English

Qualifications

• Candidates must be at least 21 years old.
• Minimum 6 months driving experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Pass background check and drug test.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Valid CDL A with Hazmat, Tanker and Doubles/Triples endorsements.
• Ability to read, comprehend and write English.
• Ability to perform simple math calculations.
• Understand DOT regulations for commercial drivers.

Responsibilities

• Transport freight between service centers and designated points.
• Operate tractor-trailer (single or double) in various areas and weather.
• Receive and verify dispatch instructions and load paperwork.
• Check hazardous material details and placarding when applicable.
• Promote superior customer service and professionalism.

Skills

21 years old

6 months driving experience

Reading & writing English

Math calculations

DOT regulations knowledge

Customer service mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL A license

Hazmat Endorsement

Tankers Endorsement

Doubles/Triples Endorsement

Tools

CDL A with Hazmat/Tanker/Doubles

Job description

As a Linehaul Driver, you will transport freight between southeastern’s Service Center or designated points in-between. Operate a tractor-trailer combination (single or double) in urban, suburban, and rural areas and in all types of weather conditions. Receive and verify dispatch instructions and verify load against shipping documents. When hauling hazardous material, verify the hazardous material product description, determine any discrepancies in the paperwork, and verify proper placarding. Perform all duties in a manner that promotes superior customer service and professionalism.

For this role, we require:

• you to be at least 21 years old
• 6 months driving experience
• a High School Diploma or GED
• the ability to satisfactorily pass background check and alcohol and drug test
• a valid Driver's License
• a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL A) with Hazmat Endorsement, Tanker Endorsement, and Doubles/Triples Endorsement
• the ability to read, comprehend, and write in the English language and perform simple mathematical calculations
• the mental ability to handle receipts, read maps, road signs, and maintenance log
• the ability to meet DOT regulations and guidelines pertaining to the physical qualifications for commercial drivers
• and satisfactorily pass alcohol and drug test

Pay: $0.892 Per Mile Work Shift Third Shift http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZc1A8aeshc

Working with southeastern Freight Lines is more than just a job - it becomes a part of who you are. Family founded in Columbia, South Carolina in 1950, southeastern Freight Lines is a privately held, industry leading provider of LTL (Less Than Truckload) services throughout the Southeast. Our expertise of combining quality service and award-winning logistics has led to the growth of southeastern generating over 1.7 billion in annual revenue, with over 10 million shipments per year. This would not be possible without our esteemed team of over 8,800 professionals - the true backbone of our company. At southeastern, we are doing much more than providing shipping services. We are pioneering a new generation of logistics professionals, cherishing wisdom from the generation that brought us success, giving back to our communities, and living our culture. We prioritize serving others first, valuing each other completely, and always doing the right thing.

Southeastern Freight Lines provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, pregnancy, genetics, protected veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.