Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
Connecticut Office – North Franklin, CT
Remote Type
N/A
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$20.00 – $25.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Road Warrior
Job Shift
Any
Job Category
Transportation
We are currently seeking a Class A Driver. Willing to work weekends! Home Daily!!
We are looking for drivers who are reliable, organized, and flexible with knowledge of DOT regulations. Good communications skills are essential.
Guaranteed Pay and Benefits
- Growing Company
- Modern Technology and Equipment
- Light Delivery Loads
- Weekly Payroll
- Health Insurance Plan (Begins after 90 days)
- 401(k) Plan (Begins after 1 year)
- Paid Time Off
- Company Paid Training
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Local and possible On the Road (OTR) / out of state with a overnight stay in hotel (paid for by the company) or in a sleeper.
- Ensuring safe, efficient and timely delivery of assigned routes and following time schedules
- Comply with DOT regulations – Familiar with E Logs and DOT regulations or willing to learn to use E Logs
- Comfortable climbing into and out of vehicles repeatedly with no difficulties. Able to lift, bend, stop, twist, move, push and pull up to 40 pounds; tolerate prolonged sitting while driving
- Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections, inspect vehicle for mechanical and safety concerns, fuel the truck as needed, and report any problems or issues to dispatch/ managers
Minimum Requirements and Employee Expectations
- Must be at least 21+ years of age
- Valid Class A CDL driver’s license & a current DOT Medical Certification
- COVID-19 vaccination is required for this position
- Acceptable driving record (2 or fewer moving violations in the past 3 years and no DWI/DUI in the past 5 years for insurance purposes). Two or less ‘Moving Violations’ in the past 3 years. Zero instances of ‘DWI/DUI’ in the past 5 years
- One (1+) year commercial driving & OTR experience, but will accept applications with less experience right out of CDL Schools
- Successful completion of a background check and drug screening
- Basic computer, tablet and/or smartphone skills and GPS and other routing systems
- Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful
- Must NOT be restricted for access on military bases and government facilities
** CDL Drivers must register with the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse if you have not already done so.