Do you love hitting the road from the great ENC as much as you love helping customers? As a tractor-trailer truck driver at our company located in Newport, North Carolina, you will be a vital part of our team dedicated to ensuring reliable delivery of our customer’s goods.
If seeing more of this beautiful country is at the top of your bucket list we can help as we serve all 48 Continental US States.
Other duties for this position will allow you to use your heightened attention to detail to ensure your cargo and truck are in tip-top shape, keep logs of your experiences on the road and get to know customers when acting as our representative at drop-off points.
This position is perfect for you if you can work on schedule on your own as you travel across the country.
We also know that having time home is a must and work diligently to have our drivers home every other weekend.
*Job Responsibilities*
· Inspect truck regularly to make sure everything, including emergency, mechanical and safety gear, is in working order before you go out on the road.
· Perform regular maintenance tasks on the truck, such as adding fuel, changing oil or checking radiator fluid, while you are on the road to lengthen the vehicle’s service life.
· Comply with state regulations by stopping at weigh stations, taking necessary breaks, getting regular health checkups and following rules of the road.
· Keep detailed records about vehicle maintenance and driving times to make it easy for supervisors to understand the work you have done.
· Determine your assignment details by reading bills of lading and talking with supervisors when needed.
· Use binders, covers, ropes and blocks to secure cargo before transport begins so you can keep the goods in top-quality condition.
· Consider road and weather conditions to plan the most efficient driving route to better meet deadlines.
· Exchange information with supervisors and other drivers while on the road by using CB radios and GPS equipment to keep everyone apprised of your status.
*Job Skills & Qualifications*
*Required:*
· Must have 2 years of current driving experience.
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Must have an up-to-date commercial driver’s license
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Comfortable sitting for long periods of time
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Must have flatbed, van and drop-deck hauling experience
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Proficient time management skills
*Preferred:*
· Strong communication skill
· Quick decision making abilities
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $0.
48 - $0.
50 per mile
Benefits:
* Cell phone reimbursement
* Dental insurance
* Fuel card
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Paid toll fees
* Vision insurance
Supplemental pay types:
* Bonus opportunities
* Extra stop pay
* Tarp pay
* Yearly bonus
Trucking driver type:
* Company driver
Trucking route:
* OTR
Experience:
* Driving: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
* CDL A (Required)
Willingness to travel:
* 100% (Required)
Work Location: On the road
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