OTR Equine Transport CDL-A Driver | Safe Hauls & PTO

Comunidade Metodista; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

PTO & holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Hire Place Agency is seeking an experienced Equine Transport Driver (OTR) based in Lancaster, PA. You will operate tractor-trailer rigs to haul horses long distances, plan routes, and ensure their safety, comfort, and well-being at all times.

Responsibilities include pre/post-trip inspections, enforcing DOT compliance, maintaining detailed records, and effectively communicating delivery schedules with clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of OTR driving experience.
• Valid CDL-A with a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work long hours on the road.
• Strong knowledge of animal welfare and safe transport practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients and team.
• Willingness to travel up to 2 weeks at a time.
• Preferred: 2+ years of CDL Class A driving experience.
• Experience with specialized horse transport trailers.
• Certification in livestock handling or equine care.
• GPS and electronic logging devices (ELDs) experience.
• Familiarity with climate-controlled trailers for horses.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-trailer rigs to haul horses over long distances, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Plan and execute long-haul trips with scheduled delivery times, considering rest stops and horse care.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report issues for repairs.
• Monitor horses during transit, ensuring ventilation, water, and food; respond to emergencies.
• Maintain records of routes, delivery times, fuel usage, and incidents; submit paperwork.
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, including logs, inspections, and documents.
• Communicate with clients regarding delivery schedules and handling instructions.
• Ensure safe loading/unloading of horses with high safety standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Physical stamina

Animal welfare knowledge

Tools

GPS devices

ELDs

Job description

Hire Place Agency is seeking an experienced Equine Transport Driver (OTR) based in Lancaster, PA. You will operate tractor-trailer rigs to haul horses long distances, plan routes, and ensure their safety, comfort, and well-being at all times.

Responsibilities include pre/post-trip inspections, enforcing DOT compliance, maintaining detailed records, and effectively communicating delivery schedules with clients.