OTR CDL Driver

Tobias Solutions; Minnesota; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team environment

ELD and Easy-pass provided

No loading or lifting required

Job summary

A logistics firm is seeking a qualified driver for over-the-road (OTR) transport. Responsibilities include ensuring road readiness, following loading protocols, and maintaining safety regulations. Candidates must possess a valid Class A CDL, have at least two years of driving experience, and demonstrate a clean driving record. The job offers a supportive team environment and driver-specific perks. This is a great opportunity for those committed to safety and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Have a valid Class A CDL with two years of experience.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and good DAC Report.
• Good MVR and background; no recent tickets.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety checks to ensure road readiness.
• Follow loading protocols using load bars to secure cargo.
• Adhere to traffic safety regulations and report unsafe conditions.
• Adhere to traffic safety regulations and report unsafe conditions.
• Use GPS and CB radio to communicate with dispatch and colleagues.

Skills

Adherence to traffic safety regulations

Ability to communicate using CB radio

Ability to operate a GPS

Load securing with straps

Ability to follow loading protocols

Education

Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)

Hazmat/Tanker endorsements

Tools

GPS navigation system

CB radio

Cab computer

Job description

Houston, United States | Posted on 09/27/2024

We bring a diverse range of skills and experiences to the table, supported by a stellar team of recruiters with extensive recruitment expertise. Our foundation rests on a mission to prioritize the needs of both clients and candidates. Whether dealing with major or minor markets, serving small or large clients, or assisting candidates at all career levels, our dedication remains steadfast from start to finish. At Tobias Solutions, our ethos revolves around the principle that "People are our business: recruitment is the byproduct." We're not merely selling a service; we're committed to building lasting relationships and delivering exceptional results.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Perform safety checksto ensure road readiness.
• Follow and maintain loading protocols, using load bars to secure cargo and re-checking their stability throughout trips.
• Perform pre-tripand post-trip.
• Adhere to traffic safety regulations always, exercise caution in treacherous circumstances, and report unsafe vehicle or road conditions to dispatch and highway authorities.
• Use GPS to stay informed of route information and communicate with dispatch and colleagues using CB radio and cab computer.

53ft Dry Van (Freight-liner - Cascadia) - Automatic Transmission

Compensation:

$0.60 Mile

• Generally, OTR is two weeks, home five days or three weeks OTR, and one week home.
• NO loading or lifting.
• ELD provided.
• Easy-pass provided.
• Team environment: a fun, fast-paced, and supportive company culture.
• Loads start in Houston, TX, and go to the southern states, mid-west, and northwest; there is no west coast.
• Company trucks have pre-pass (drivers do not stop at weigh stations)
• No pets or smoking in the truck. (A $400 fine will apply.)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, national origin, race, color, disability, religious beliefs, sex (including sexual orientation), or genetic information (including family medical history).

Requirements

What you’ll need:

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Updated medical card (within six months).
• Have a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with two years of experience.
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsements.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English to communicate with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals in English, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.
• No current CDL suspension or revocation.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and good DAC Report.
• No tickets or accidents in the past three years.
• Clean background.
• Must pass a DOT physical and pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to learn effectively and operate a GPS.
• Must be able to use handheld technology and smartphone applications.
• Ability to scale up to 44,000 pounds.
• Ability to secure loads with straps.
• Ability to perform pre and post-trip instructions.
• Driver cannot do backward loads.
• No loaded trucks parked at home or on the side of the road (ONLY AT A MAJOR TRUCK STOP).