Cdl-A Company Otr Truck Driver

Class A CDL Truck DriverA driver with a Class A CDL license is a professional who can handle the demands of long-distance driving. This individual is responsible for communicating and coordinating with dispatchers to ensure timely delivery of cargo, while also adhering to applicable traffic laws. The driver must have experience in securing cargo within the vehicle and balancing it correctly to avoid accidents during transit. Furthermore, this driver should maintain a detailed log of their working hours in compliance with state and federal regulations. They should also perform daily maintenance on the truck by refueling, cleaning, and ensuring any mechanical issues are resolved before starting each trip. The driver is responsible for planning routes and meeting delivery schedules, all while complying with truck driving rules and regulations.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesN/A, No Direct ReportsDuties / ResponsibilitiesLong-distance driving – United States potentially CanadaHome every other weekend unless otherwise approvedLong periods of sitting behind the wheel of a Tractor-Trailer (8 Hours of driving before DOT 30-minute break)Ability to lift 50 lbs or moreAbility to operate a CMV in Interstate and Intrastate CommerceCommunicating and coordinating with dispatchersObeying and following applicable traffic lawsSecuring cargo and properly arranging and balancing it within the vehicleAbility to crank landing gear up/down on trailersMaintaining a detailed log of working hours in compliance with state and federal regulationsEnsuring any mechanical issues with the vehicle are corrected before drivingPlanning routes and meeting delivery schedulesComplying with truck driving rules and regulationsReporting defects, accidents, and violationsPerforming daily maintenance of truck (refueling, cleaning, etc.) trailers, including ability to climb in/out of tractor/trailer when needed, and clean/sweep trailersInteracting with customers in a professional mannerMaintain mental awareness of himself/herself and others around him/herPerforming pre- and post-trip vehicle inspection reportsRecording cargo deliveriesRequired Skills / AbilitiesClass A CDLAbility to trip planAbility to work independentlyAbility to effectively communicate with DispatchEducation and ExperienceHigh School Diploma or equivalent GEDKnowledge of FMCSA RegsMinimum 1 year experience drivingPhysical RequirementsPhysical demands of the job, including bending, sitting for long periods of timeAbility to lift 50 lbsAbility to maintain a valid/current Fed-Med cardOther DutiesOccasionally trainings will be sent out via Tenstreet for drivers to be coached and stay current with any industry changes