Local Class A CDL Driver / up to $32.64 per hour

Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Inc.; Eureka (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K match

PTO 80 hours first 11 months

Holiday pay after 90 days

Cell phone stipend

Home nightly

Job summary

Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Inc. is seeking a CDL Class A truck driver for local Pick-Up & Delivery routes. You will operate equipment, ensure safe freight handling, and provide high levels of customer service across the Oak Harbor network.

Responsibilities include accurate paperwork, routing to nearby terminals, and adapting to varying shifts. Minimum 1 year trucking experience and a clean driving record are required. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Class A CDL with valid DOT medical certification.
• Minimum 1 year verifiable commercial driving experience with similar equipment.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Clean driving record with no DUI or positive drug/alcohol screen in last 3 years.
• Basic English communication (reading, writing and speaking).
• Ability to work varied shifts and travel to nearby terminals.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and move freight safely using forklift, pallet jack, hand truck, etc.
• Record shipment exceptions to minimize cargo claims.
• Deliver to multiple customers while maintaining high levels of customer service.
• Maintain information on electronic devices.
• Manage paperwork: delivery receipts, bills of lading, trailer manifests, and hazardous materials handling.
• Make decisions to maximize efficiency while meeting customer expectations.
• Meet reliability standards and dependability requirements.
• Ability to chain as needed and work in inclement weather.
• Travel to nearby terminals as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Class A CDL

1 year driving exp

Job description

CDL/Class A Truck Driver/ Pick-Up & Delivery

Join the Oak Harbor Freight Lines family, where success and tradition meet in a regional trucking story spanning over a century. With 110 years and counting of dedicated service across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and California, we are more than just a company – we are a legacy. We are on the lookout for individuals who are ready to drive their careers forward as part of our team of local Pick-up & Delivery Drivers. Are you ready to be a part of our journey?

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for operating equipment and moving freight in a safe and efficient manner using forklift, pallet jack, hand truck, etc.
• Responsible for noting and recording exception in count or condition of shipments to minimize cargo claims.
• Responsible for multiple deliveries to customers while providing high levels of customer service within the Oak Harbor network.
• Maintain required information throughout the use of electronic devices.
• Management of paperwork: i.e., check of accuracy and completion of delivery receipts, bills of lading, trailer manifests, counting freight, accuracy of hazardous material shipments, special loading, and handling instructions.
• Responsible decision-making skills to maximize efficiency while maintaining customer expectations.
• Ability to meet the Company's reliability standard for employees; to include dependability.
• Ability to chain as needed and work in inclement weather preferred.
• Availability to work various shifts as needed to accommodate business levels.
• Ability to travel to nearby terminals.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• At least 21 years old

• Class A CDL.

• At least one year of verifiable commercial driving experience with similar equipment.
• Valid DOT Medical Certification.
• Must have a clean driving record. No DUI, reckless driving, or positive drug/alcohol screen in the last 3 years.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers, co-workers, and dispatch/managers.
• Basic English proficiency in reading, writing and verbal communication.

Preferred but not required:

• Hazmat, Tanker, and Double/Triples endorsements, we require within 45 days of hiring
• Doubles/triples & chaining experience is preferred but not required.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision – You choose which plan suits you and our family.
  • Employee pays up to 2% of gross income.
  • Employee and Family pays up to 4% of gross income.
• 401K match of 100% on the first 5% contribution.
• Accrue 80 hours of PTO within the first 11 months.
• Holiday pay after your 90 days.
• Cell phone stipend.
• Home nightly.

http://www.oakharborbenefits.com/full-time-regular-employees.html

Oak Harbor Freight Lines is an Equal Opportunity Employer