OTR Drivers- Kimper, KY

Store & Haul Inc; Kentucky; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned and operated firm as an OTR Driver, where your skills in hauling freight will be valued. This role requires a valid Commercial Driver’s License and a commitment to safety and compliance with FMCSA and DOT regulations. Enjoy a competitive weekly average income with guaranteed minimums, bonuses for safety and referrals, and the opportunity to accrue vacation time from day one. If you are looking for a driving position that offers stability and rewards, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Weekly Safety Bonus

$3000 Stay-On Bonus

$3000 Referral Bonus

Vacation time accrual from day one

Paid Holidays

Rider policy

Qualifications

• Must have a valid CDL and 3 years of driving experience.
• Proficient in operating large vehicles and maintaining logs.

Responsibilities

• Haul freight as assigned, maintaining compliance with regulations.
• Stay out for 14-21 days with a flexible schedule.

Skills

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Driving large vehicles

Electronic logging

Compliance with FMCSA and DOT regulations

Maneuvering and parking skills

Education

3 years of professional driving experience

Valid CDL with non-hazmat tanker endorsement

Job description

The OTR Driver is responsible for hauling all freight assigned by dispatch that may include several short hauls or all long hauls or a combination of both. The Driver is required to stay out for a minimum of 14 – 21 days then be home for (1) one day for each week (7 days) spent out.

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Hauling all freight assigned by dispatch which could be all short hauls or all long hauls or a combination of both.
2. Maintaining proper electronic logs.
3. Abiding by all FMCSA and DOT regulations.
4. Must be able to comply with all FMCSA regulations.
5. Flexible schedule with ability to stay in truck 14-21 days at a time.

Education and Experience:

1. 3 years previous professional driving experience.
2. Valid and current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with non-hazmat tanker endorsement.
3. Proficient at driving, maneuvering, and parking large vehicles.
4. Good driving record according to industry standards.

Physical Requirements:

1. Lift, push and pull up to 75lbs.
2. Stand/walk on surfaces such as concrete, wood, metal, and sometimes on slippery and wet surfaces.
3. Ability to shift a manual transmission and operate foot pedals.
4. Occasionally reach above shoulder level, at waist level, and below waist level for maneuvering to operate the truck.
5. Climb up trailer ladder to vent dome.
6. Ability to enter and exit the vehicle’s cab eight to ten times per day.
7. Ability to hook/unhook commercial vehicle to tanker, manually lower and raise landing gear, operate the fifth wheel, release lever, lock, and pintle-hooks, climb in and out of the vehicle, fuel vehicles and check engine oil and coolant levels, hook and unhook hoses to tanker and climb ladder to open dome lid.
8. Load and unload at customers.

Additional Information:

• FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED!
• Current OTR weekly Average $1880.
• Guaranteed Weekly Minimum of $1500.
• Weekly Safety Bonus.
• $3000 Stay-On Bonus.
• $3000 Referral Bonus.
• Rider policy.
• Vacation time accrue on day one.
• Paid Holidays.

Requirements:

• 3 years CDL Class A Experience.
• No more than 2 jobs in 2 years.
• Valid and current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL- Class A).