CDL A Driver

Job Description

Job Description

The CDL A Driver transports Conestoga/covered wagon freight on local and regional routes while maintaining safe, compliant, and well-documented operations. Reporting to the Dispatch Manager, the driver is home daily and typically loads at night after 11 p.m. Dock personnel handle freight, and the role does not include tarping .

• 1099 POSITION
• 25 TO 30 PERCENT OF LINEHAUL (BASED ON EXPERIENCE)

Responsibilities

• Inspect the vehicle before trips and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Transport Conestoga/covered wagon steel coils on local and regional routes.
• Secure cargo in accordance with applicable safety requirements.
• Follow defensive driving practices and all safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate trip documentation using time-sheets.
• Comply with Hours-of-Service regulations and DOT requirements.
• Navigate assigned routes and manage delivery schedules effectively.
• Communicate with the Dispatch Manager regarding routes, status, and issues.

Required Qualifications

1. 3+ years of commercial truck driving experience.
2. Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
3. Current DOT medical certificate.
4. Knowledge of defensive driving, Electronic Logging Devices, and Hours-of-Service regulations.
5. Experience with cargo securement and pre-trip inspections.
6. Route navigation, time management, and communication skills.