Over the Road Driver

Family owned transportation company seeking professional Class A commercial drivers. Drivers are HOME WEEKLY Driver responsibilities include but are not limited to: Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and report discrepancies to be repaired Plan routes and meet delivery schedules Input “macros” into our automated system for each stage of the loading and unloading process Comply with all FMCSA regulations as well as with company policies and procedures Scan all paperwork as required Report defects, accidents or violations Newer equipment (fleet less than four years old) Annual pay range is $54,000 - $90,000 depending on experience and miles driven Present a clean, neat and professional appearance Be a minimum age of twenty-one (21) Possess a valid CDL from the state of residence Graduated from an approved CDL training facility Be able to pass a DOT physical examination Be able to pass a DOT pre-employment drug screen Be able to pass a competent administered road test Be able to pass and understand verbal instructions Be able to demonstrate the ability to read well enough to understand road signs and written instructions Be able to demonstrate the ability to write well enough that paperwork required by regulations and company rules can be read and understood by others Be physically capable of long hours of sitting Be capable of driving long hours (under federal guidelines) in all light and weather conditions Be physically capable loading/unloading freight (in extreme weather conditions) which could require lifting objects, weighing up to eighty (80) pounds to over shoulder height Be physically capable of making an unsustained pull of up to eighty (80) pounds, such as would be required for releasing a fifth wheel or trailer tandem mechanism Be physically capable of repeated climbing into and out of conventional tractors and freight trailers.