OTR Driver (CDL-A)

New Life Delivery Service; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

New Life Delivery Service is seeking an OTR Driver to transport customer orders safely and efficiently across locations. Expect to travel about 550 miles per day and be away at least 2 nights, potentially up to an entire week. Compensation includes up to $0.72 per mile, $15 per stop, and a $0.05 per mile safety & ops bonus.

The role emphasizes front-facing customer service, safety, and adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, with a focus on timeliness and route adaptability.

Qualifications

• Must have minimum 3 years of commercial driving experience.
• Must be proficient in English.
• Ability to work independently for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Transport customer orders safely and on time between locations.
• Report delays or issues to dispatch and management; ensure paperwork is accurate during transportation.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and ensure compliance with DOT/FMCSA standards and safety.
• Interact with customers to obtain signatures and address questions or concerns.

Skills

Commercial driving experience

English proficiency

Independent work capacity

Job description

Job Overview

The OTR Driver is responsible for transporting customer orders safely, securely and timely from one location to the next. This role plays a key part in ensuring an excellent customer service experience. A successful OTR Driver is especially mindful of traffic and road safety, timeliness of deliveries and serving as a front-facing representative of our company to our customers. A OTR Driver should expect to travel 550 miles a day and at minimum be gone 2 nights and could be gone up to an entire week. Up to $0.72/mile, $15/stop ($0.05/mile Safety & Ops Bonus)

Core Functions

• Customer Order Transport
  • Ensure correct orders are picked up and delivered and on a timely basis.
  • Provide and receive accurate paperwork for the orders when transporting orders.
  • Interact with customers, obtain signatures for deliveries and address any questions or concerns.
  • Ensure product is safely secured throughout transport.
  • Communicate with dispatch and management to report delays, traffic issues or other relevant information.
  • Adjust routes as needed due to traffic, accidents or construction.
• Safety and Compliance
  • Operate a new lease 2019 + International LT625 truck.
  • Conduct pre-trip vehicle inspections and report any maintenance or repair needs to management.
  • Execute compliance related tasks to ensure all transportation and fleet operations comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including the Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) standards.
  • Report information on transportation-related accidents or incidents to management.

Competencies and Qualifications

• Must have minimum 3 years of commercial driving experience.
• Must be 18 years of age or older to operate a CMV for intrastate commerce.
• Must be 21 years of age or older to operate a CMV for interstate commerce.
• Must be proficient in English.
• Must have a valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
• Must have a current motor vehicle record with no more than 3 traffic violations within 3 years.
• No serious or major violations (i.e., reckless driving, impaired driving, etc.) within 5 years.
• No at-fault accidents within the last 3 years.
• Valid CDL Class A driver’s license.
• Valid DOT medical card.
• Hazmat training preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and other transportation regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently for long periods of time.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of traveling in a vehicle and driving on the road.