Dedicated Company Driver - Home Weekends

Tradewinds is looking for drivers for a dedicated lane running from Tacoma, Washington to Reno, Nevada , with consistent freight and home weekends . This is a great opportunity for drivers who want steady miles, dependable scheduling, and the ability to plan their time at home. Operate truck as needed, driving to customer yards/strapping/un-strapping products, open/close curtains or doors.

Secure all loads using winch bar, load straps and V-Boards when necessary. Perform light maintenance when necessary. (light bulbs, headlights, and brake adjustments, etc.) Continuously observe instruments on vehicular equipment as needed to maintain equipment. Perform pre/post-trip and in-route inspections to comply with DOT, Federal, state and Company policies.

Fueling of the tractor at various fueling locations Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO, Retirement Sit continuously, driving, standing and walk occasionally while strapping/un-strapping product. Lift/Carry, push/pull 1 to 60 pounds occasionally as required to move curtains, roof supports, and tie down equipment. Crawl/kneel/lift/squat occasionally/use shoulders/arms/hands occasionally to throw/remove straps from loads.

Climb on/off/twist occasionally reach above shoulders/below the knees when strapping/un-strapping. Un-hooking or hooking trailer. Repeat use of hands, wrist and shoulders while steering/tightening straps. Use speech occasionally/vision, hearing continuously/reading frequently when driving. Bend/Kneel, Twist, push/pull use of hands/wrist and shoulders occasionally when installing tire chains 15 to 55 pounds for winter driving conditions, when tire chains are required.

Hours per shift: 11/14 hours in a 24-hour period. Thirty-minute breaks(s) are required prior to the eighth hour and by the driver. Good depth perception/agility/good eye to hand coordination/discipline to stay alert on the road. Employees are required to perform job functions/requirements according to the safety policies and procedures of this company.

All new drivers and existing drivers will operate their vehicle in a safe and professional manor. Many health hazards can be avoided by using your experience as a professional driver and common sense. Our industry is highly regulated in the areas of management, maintenance and driver safety, but sometimes the regulations and guidelines we abide by aren’t enough to remind us of the checks and balances we need to complete on a regular basis.