Back to search
About the Position
The OTR Driver operates tractor/trailer or straight truck equipment in accordance with all DOT regulations to transport product safely and legally from the Distribution Centers, and their Vendor's to their destination.
Functions
- Operates tractor/trailer or straight truck equipment in accordance with all DOT regulations to transport product safely and legally from the Distribution Centers to the Vendor's destination.
- Operates the tractor/trailer to ensure that the product is delivered in a timely manner.
- Monitors freight for secure devices and straps to ensure products are delivered to their destination undamaged and in their original condition.
- Required to follow company policy, participate in required trainings and keep truck clean.
- Maintains driver's daily logs, trip reports and other documents as required.
- Responsible for performing a full pre-trip and post-trip inspections on tractor-trailer.
- Immediately reports all instances of damaged product to the Transportation Supervisor/Manager
- Communicates any delivery issues up line to the Transportation Supervisor/Manager
- Keeps equipment fueled, tidy, and in compliance with inspection requirements.
- Accountable for all assigned tools and equipment.
- Maintain professional conduct and attitude towards other motorists who share the highway.
- Conform to all DOT and OSHA regulations.
- Perform any other reasonable request as directed by management.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of tractor trailer Class A driving experience
- Class A CDL required
- Meets FMCSA and company requirements
- Pass Background and Drug Screening.
- Clean driving records
Competencies
- Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
- Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Situational Adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, Dental – Day one of employment.
- Uniform and boot program.
- 10 paid holidays
- Sign On Bonus
- Quarterly Safety Bonus
- Layover pay
Travel Requirements
- This position is expected to travel approximately 75% or greater.
- A passport is not required, but recommended.
