Job Description
Seeking Full-Time OTR Class A Truck Driver to deliver designated routes for our truck cover manufacturing company located in Ottawa Kansas.
Full-Time Truck Driver
Deliver finished goods while operating a tractor-trailer truck, sometimes over intercity routes or spanning several states. Assist in unloading products while recording the amount and type of cargo being delivered.
The current rate per mile is $ 0.56 cents a mile plus per diem pay. We offer a full benefit package that starts the first full month following the date of hire. $8,000.00 Sign on bonus, paid out $1,000.00 per month for the first 8 months. After the completion of the 8th month, it is followed by a .04 cent increase in rate per mile.
Responsibilities
Transport finished goods over land to and from retail centers
Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance. Drive planned routes and meet delivery schedules; document and log work/rest periods and miles spent driving and retain fuel/toll receipts
Provide customer service as the point of contact during the unloading process
Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking, break periods etc.) as well as with company policies and procedures
Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions
Collect and verify delivery instructions, report defects, accidents, or violations
Fill up on fuel, clean truck, and wash windows
Requirements
Proven working experience as a truck driver with a minimum of 6 12 months of commercial motor vehicle driving experience required.
High school education or GED preferred
Trucking school diploma (preferred)
Valid truck driving license
Ability to drive long hours and travel regularly
Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations
No recent moving or driving violations
Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions, etc.)
Willing to submit to background/drug checks and provide employment recommendations
License(s) and/or certificate(s):
Valid commercial driver's license with acceptable class A driving record
Class A CDL required for this truck driving position
Possess current DOT Health Card or ability to pass DOT physical (responsible for DOT renewal)
Physical Demands:
Lift/carry 25 or more pounds, climb, twist, bend, stoop, squat to floor level including throughout trailer.
Reach overhead to grasp materials
Prolonged sitting driving
Must be able to pass random and required Drug and Alcohol Tests
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $0.56 per mile
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending account
Fuel card
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid orientation
Paid time off
Paid toll fees
Paid training
Passenger ride along program
Pet rider program
Referral program
Retirement plan
Safety equipment provided
Vision insurance
Supplemental Pay:
Bonus opportunities
Breakdown pay
Layover pay
Signing bonus
Trucking Driver Type:
Company driver
Trucking Route:
OTR
Experience:
CDL class A driving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
CDL A (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Job Tags
Full time, Work experience placement, Relocation bonus, Flexible hours,