Local Truck Driver / Fleet Coordinator

Batth Trucking Inc; Sayreville (NJ); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Job summary

Batth Trucking Inc in New Jersey seeks a dependable team member for a hybrid role involving local driving, safety compliance, fleet coordination and driver support for our New Jersey office.

The ideal candidate has CDL driving experience, solid knowledge of DOT regulations, and the ability to support operations, safety and maintenance teams. Local travel across NJ/PA/NY is required, with a Monday–Friday schedule and after-hours calls.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A preferred.
• 2+ years trucking industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations, ELD/logbook systems, and FMCSA compliance.
• Ability to drive both manual and automatic trucks.
• Mechanically inclined with ability to identify equipment issues.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced transportation environment.
• Clean driving record and professional attitude required.

Responsibilities

• Local driving & operations: pick up and deliver loads locally; shuttle trailers between yards; assists with trailer swaps and load recoveries; supports dispatch and operations; coordinate with maintenance and vendor communications.
• Safety & driver compliance: assist safety with driver logs, DOT compliance, road tests for new hires, onboarding, and DOT paperwork.
• Fleet & maintenance: coordinate repairs, manage shop visits, monitor maintenance schedules, perform basic inspections, ensure DOT/FMCSA standards, track inventory and provide biweekly updates.

Skills

CDL Class A

Trucking experience

DOT regulations

Manual & automatic trucks

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Multitasking

Clean driving record

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary


• Flexible schedule


• Free uniforms


• Opportunity for advancement


• Paid time off

Position Overview

Batth Trucking Inc is seeking a dependable and hands-on team member for our New Jersey office. This position is ideal for someone with CDL driving experience, strong knowledge of DOT regulations, and the ability to support multiple departments including operations, safety, and maintenance. This is a hybrid role that combines local driving, safety compliance, fleet coordination, and driver support responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Local Driving & Operations

• Pick up and deliver loads locally for OTR drivers. Class A license is needed!


• Shuttle trailers and equipment between yards, customers, and company locations


• Assist with trailer swaps and local load recoveries


• Support dispatch and operations team with urgent driver needs


• Assist company drivers during roadside breakdowns and help coordinate repairs, towing, and vendor communication


• Must be able to operate both manual and automatic transmission trucks

Safety & Driver Compliance

• Assist safety department with driver logbook and ELD monitoring


• Help ensure DOT compliance for drivers and equipment


• Conduct initial road tests for new driver applicants


• Assist with new hire safety orientation and onboarding


• Verify driver documents, DVIRs, and compliance paperwork


• Collect and organize DOT paperwork for company trucks, trailers, and owner operators

Fleet & Maintenance Support

• Coordinate truck and trailer repairs with service vendors and shops


• Take equipment to repair facilities and follow up on repair status


• Monitor maintenance schedules and help reduce DOT violations
  
• Perform basic equipment inspections and identify safety concerns


• Ensure trailers and trucks meet FMCSA and DOT standards before dispatch


• Track shop and operational inventory on a daily basis


• Provide biweekly inventory updates and assist with inventory organization and accountability

Qualifications

• CDL Class A preferred


• Minimum 2 years trucking industry experience preferred


• Knowledge of DOT regulations, ELD/logbook systems, and FMCSA compliance


• Ability to drive both manual and automatic trucks


• Mechanically inclined with ability to identify equipment issues


• Strong communication and organizational skills


• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced transportation environment


• Clean driving record and professional attitude required

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience


• Company vehicle may be provided for local duties


• Opportunities for advancement within operations and safety departments


• Stable, growing company with long-term opportunity

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday - 8am to 6pm mainly


• Afterhours calls


• Some Saturday half day

Location

New Jersey Office

Local travel required throughout NJ/PA/NY areas.