CDL Class A Truck Driver

We are looking for a full-time Class A CDL driver for DedicatedTeamRuns operating out of the Grove City, OH, hub.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate tractor-trailer combination, including doubles (and triples, where applicable)
• Perform daily pre-trip and safety inspections on equipment
• Drop & Hook Only. No-touch Freight!
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports
• Maintain accurate daily logs
• Follow dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch (e.g. delays, arrivals, equipment problems), as required
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
• Perform other duties as required

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with double/triple.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must have acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) based on hiring standards
• ready to attain for Doubles/Triples whenever required.
• Ability to work independently and/or as a team member

PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Pay: 0.70 Cents/Mile
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with match and no vesting period
• Paid vacation. 1 week first year, 2 weeks after three years, 3 weeks after eight years
• Up to 3 weeks paid training
• Set schedules that are home daily if solo and home weekly if team
• All drop hook. No loading or unloading
• No docking trailers. We just drop in the yard.
• Free uniforms

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Operate tractor-trailer combination, including doubles (and triples, where applicable) and/or straight trucks
2. Perform daily pre-trip and safety inspections on equipment
3. Hook/unhook trailers and converter dollies to/from a tractor and/or trailer
4. Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack and hand truck
5. Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, including but not limited to: pallets, straps and rope
6. Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary
7. Verify and complete required documentation and reports
8. Comply with hazardous material regulations and procedures
9. Collect cash or checks for freight charges, as required, and maintain required documentation
10. Follow dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch as required, including but not limited to: delays, arrivals and equipment problems
11. Communicate with customers to determine pick-up or delivery needs and solicit additional business
12. Demonstrate internal and external customer service
13. Ask for additional business from customers, and provide leads to sales for potential new opportunities
14. May be required to perform chaining of vehicle tires
15. May be required to perform job duties of a road driver or a dock employee where operationally necessary
16. Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
17. Perform other duties as required
Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with double/triple,.* Automatic transmission CDL restriction allowed.
• Must possess one (1) year experience within most recent three (3) years or successful completion of FedEx Freight Driver Development Course
• Must possess acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) based on hiring standards
• Must meet all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulatory requirements under section 391 of the Federal Motor Carrier (FMC) regulations
• Long combination vehicles (LCV) (i.e. Triple Trailers, Rocky Mountain Doubles, and Turnpike Doubles) are operated in the states of AZ, CO, FL, ID, IN, KS, MT, ND, NV, OH, OK, OR, SD and UT. LCV Drivers in these states must meet the Long Combination Vehicles (LCV) Qualification and Certification Minimum Standards
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator
• Basic written and verbal communication skills (documentation, communication with peers, supervisors, etc.)
• Ability to lift/carry hand freight weighing up to 100 pounds several times a week.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, bend, twist, squat, climb in and out of truck
• Ability to follow instructions and complete required training
• Ability to work independently and/or as a team member

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Drive throughout shift on all types of roads and in all types of weather
• Exposure to noise and vibration
• Exposure to dust and diesel fumes
• Exposure to hazardous materials shipped and packaged under DOT regulations
• Hours may vary due to operational need
• The Hazardous Materials endorsement must be obtained within 120 days of offer acceptance. An employee will not be allowed to drive a commercial motor vehicle without this endorsement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $0.70 per mile

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Trucking driver type:

• Company driver
• Team driver

Trucking home time:

• Home daily
• Home weekly

Trucking route:

• OTR

License/Certification:

• CDL A (Required)

Work Location: On the road