DEF Freight Driver

Position OverviewThe DEF Freight Driver will be responsible for transporting freight from the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area to Sherman, Texas. The position operates a tandem-axle tractor pulling a 53-foot dry van trailer. All safety requirements and federal compliance standards must be strictly adhered to.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesDeliver loads in a safe and timely mannerAssist with unloading the trailer. Forklift training will be provided.Correctly follow all Offen policies and procedures as well as local and federal lawsWear company uniforms and use all required personal protective equipment at each terminal and customer locationFollow all current Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules and regulationsComply with mandatory drug and alcohol standardsEnsure that the company vehicle is safe and reliable to operate and is serviced on a regular basis; ensure repair needs are brought to the attention of the service managerMaintain and abide by legal, electronic logs, and maintain a paper log if necessaryAttend required driver training and safety meetingsProperly and timely complete delivery paperwork and turn in at the end of every shiftOther duties as assignedRequired/Preferred Education & ExperienceHigh school degree or equivalent preferredValid Class A commercial driver's license with tanker and hazmat endorsementsAt least 3 years of satisfactory driving history requiredKnowledge of DOT and Occupational Safety and Health Administration compliance regulationsGeneral comfort working with technology including ability to work with our fleet management system (Samsara) phone and emailMust be able to read, write, speak, and understand EnglishMust be able to operate trucks with manual and automatic transmissionsSelf-motivated, responsible, and detail oriented, with the ability to work both independently and with othersEligible for company benefits including:Health, dental, and vision coverage, effective the 1st of the month following the date of hireCompany paid life insurance and long-term disabilityEmployee paid voluntary benefits such as voluntary life, short-term disability, critical illness, accident, and LegalParticipation in the company 401(k) plan with eligibility for the company match after 6 months of servicePaid time off (PTO)Company paid holidaysWorking Environment and Physical DemandsAbility to lift, push & pull up to 75 lbs. repeatedly throughout the course of the shiftAbility to walk, squat, stoop, kneel and bend repeatedly at each delivery locationAbility to enter and exit truck cab multiple times throughout the dayAbility to climb on top of and inspect top of trailerAbility to regularly pass a DOT physical and maintain FMCSA drug and alcohol standardsLegal Statements