Local, Regional, OTR Driver

Western Transport, Inc. is a locally owned and operated, Idaho Falls refrigerated, trucking company. We are currently hiring Local, Regional, AND Over the Road truck drivers! We have been in business since 1963 and believe that our greatest asset is our people. We offer competitive pay, 401(k), medical and dental benefits, and paid vacation plus so much more.

Local Drivers

Our Local Drivers safely pick up and deliver refrigerated freight in the Idaho Falls area. This position requires that you be flexible to go to Eastern Idaho, Western Wyoming, Northern Utah, and Southern Montana. Local drivers will be home most nights. We ask for a minimum of 2 years driving experience for this position. Work time varies, up to 40+ hours per week.

Regional Drivers

Our Regional Drivers safely pick up and deliver refrigerated freight in the Western 11 (Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming). Regional drivers will be home the majority of weekends. We ask for a minimum of 2 years driving experience for this position. Most loads will begin in Idaho Falls and end at a specified receiver/shipper but driver must be willing to travel to the Western 11.

Over the Road (OTR) Drivers

Our Over the Road (OTR) Drivers safely pick up and deliver refrigerated freight across all 48 states throughout the year; our main lanes are in the Mid-West and South. We ask for a 10k mile a month commitment; home time is extremely flexible. No experience necessary! We have a one on one training program to ensure that you feel comfortable driving OTR.

All Drivers

All drivers have personalized, friendly dispatch. Our in-house shop maintains your late model equipment and our safety department prides itself in having the safest drivers on the road. Must have a valid CDL A and DOT Med Card. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing following DOT guidelines. Must be able to lift, push, and pull 50+lbs.

Fill out an application on our website: www.westerntransportinc.com/career-opportunities/ or give us a call at 208.529.9327 ext. 3, option 1. Become a Local, Regional, or OTR truck Driver! We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Duties

· Drivers and dispatch plan what day and time that the driver is to report to the terminal. Dispatch determines the trip, load, and customer(s) to be serviced.

· Driver determines the number of hours and distance he/she will cover for the day based on many variables: hours of service available, miles to cover, dispatch plans, weather, road conditions, and delivery schedules.

· Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspection of tractor and trailer.

· Driver makes a daily call to dispatch to report location, hours worked the previous day, and load temps.

· Driver follows predetermined route provided by dispatch.

· Driver monitors truck, trailer, and cargo conditions throughout trip. He/she determines when to fuel and when and where to shut down for the day based on the trip plan. Breaks, meals, and fueling stops are planned and log entries are updated throughout the day. Any irregularities are reported to dispatch.

· Upon returning to the terminal, the driver refuels his/her tractor and trailer and parks in the appropriate location. Driver completes the Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).

· Driver reports to dispatch, returns trip envelope to accounting, and informs the shop of any equipment concerns.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: DOEQ

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Passenger ride along program
• Pet rider program

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Passenger ride along program
• Pet rider program
• Referral program

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Detention pay
• Extra stop pay
• Layover pay
• Monthly bonus
• Performance bonus

Trucking driver type:

• Solo driver

Trucking route:

• Local
• OTR
• Regional

Work Location: On the road