Linehaul Driver

Lynden; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 191,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid vacations and holidays

Medical, dental, vision

Company retirement plan

Job summary

Lynden Transport is seeking motivated drivers for a Houston, TX to Edmonton, Alberta run. Earn $0.90 per mile (split) plus a $0.06 per mile quarterly safety bonus (split), with about 4,600 miles per week.

Drive tractor-trailer or straight truck, load and unload cargo, and maintain logs. You will follow company policies and regulatory requirements while ensuring safe, efficient delivery across North America.

Qualifications

• Must have current, valid CDL Class A.
• Hazmat endorsement required or able to obtain.
• 1–2 years tractor-trailer driving experience.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and work in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Drives vehicle to specified destination in accordance with company procedures and governmental regulations.
• Loads and unloads trailer, ensuring that load is secure.
• Inspects vehicle and reports defects; maintains logs and records.
• Maintains contact with dispatcher for pick-up/delivery instructions.
• Ensures shipping documents are complete and accurate.
• Complies with safety regulations and company policies.

Skills

Reading documents

Writing reports

Customer communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL Class A license

Tools

Hazmat endorsement

Doubles endorsement

Job description

Lynden Transport is a trusted leader for shipping freight to, from and within Alaska since 1954. Enjoy excellent benefits including competitive pay with regular increases, paid vacations and holidays, medical, dental, and vision plus company matching retirement plans.

Lynden Transport is looking for motivated, talented and career-oriented individuals. We encourage our employees to grow and develop within our company and believe our diverse workforce contributes tremendously to our success.

Team drivers needed for run from Houston, TX to Edmonton, Alberta Canada. $0.90 per mile (split) plus $0.06 per mile quarterly safety bonus (split). 4600 miles per week.

Drives tractor and trailer combination or straight truck to transport cargo freight. May pick-up, load, unload, and deliver cargo freight.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES

• Drives vehicle to specified destination in accordance with company procedures and governmental regulations. Applies knowledge of commercial driving and skills in maneuvering vehicle at varying speeds and in difficult situations, such as heavy traffic, inclement weather or in tight loading/unloading dock areas. Maintains telephone or radio contact with dispatcher to receive pick-up or delivery instructions.
• Loads and unloads trailer, either individually or with assistance of dock workers, with or without mechanical freight-handling equipment. Ensures that load is secure by using a variety of cargo straps, tarps, ropes, chains, lumber and other tools. May perform lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying of freight.
• Hooks and unhooks trailers from tractor or from converter dollies.
• Inspects tractor or truck for defects before, during and after trips and submits reports indication truck or tractor condition. Notes condition of various equipment items such as tires, lights, brakes, fuel, oil and water. Install and remove tire chains as required by weather conditions.
• Ensures that all shipping documents (manifest, bills of lading, delivery receipts, hazardous material placarding, etc.) required to move the shipment is available and complete.
• Performs all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures; and complies with all Federal, State, and local regulations for the safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle. Maintains records as required, including drivers logs, vehicle inspections, and other reports. Reports any and all safety hazards. Reports accidents (vehicular and/or cargo) or on-the-job injury immediately to the on-duty supervisor.
• Dependable and consistent attendance required.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); plus one to two years tractor-trailer driving experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as hazardous materials shipping regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers, customers and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must be able to conduct telephone communication.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must have current, valid Commercial Drivers License (class A), must be able to obtain hazardous materials endorsement and may be required to obtain a doubles endorsement.

Other Skills And Abilities

Ability to work with others.

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. Must be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods. Must be able to reach overhead. Must be able to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls for extended periods. Must be able to stoop, kneel, crawl, crouch, or crawl to examine equipment and cargo. Must be able to install and remove 60 pound tire chains as required by weather conditions. Must be able to push or pull freight up to 4000 pounds with the use of a pallet jack. May be required to reposition (push or pull) a 3500 pound dolly on uneven surfaces while hooking a set of trailers.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee also may work near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Lynden Transport is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.