CDL-A OTR Truck Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Seeking Full-Time OTR Class A Truck Driver to deliver designated routes for our truck cover manufacturing company located in Elkhart, Indiana.

Full-Time Truck Driver

Deliver finished goods while operating a tractor-trailer truck, sometimes over intercity routes or spanning several states. Assist in unloading products while recording the amount and type of cargo being delivered.

The current rate per mile is $ 0.56 cents a mile plus per diem pay. We offer a full benefit package that starts the first full month following the date of hire. $4,000.00 Sign on bonus, paid out $1,000.00 per quarter for the drivers first year.

Responsibilities

• Transport finished goods over land to and from retail centers
• Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance. Drive planned routes and meet delivery schedules; document and log work/rest periods and miles spent driving and retain fuel/toll receipts
• Provide customer service as the point of contact during the unloading process
• Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking, break periods etc.) as well as with company policies and procedures
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions
• Collect and verify delivery instructions, report defects, accidents, or violations
• Fill up on fuel, clean truck, and wash windows

Requirements

• Proven working experience as a truck driver with a minimum of 6 -- 12 months of commercial motor vehicle driving experience required.
• High school education or GED preferred
• Trucking school diploma (preferred)
• Valid truck driving license
• Ability to drive long hours and travel regularly
• Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations
• No recent moving or driving violations
• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions, etc.)
• Willing to submit to background/drug checks and provide employment recommendations

License(s) and/or certificate(s):

• Valid commercial driver's license with acceptable class A driving record
• Class A CDL required for this truck driving position
• Possess current DOT Health Card or ability to pass DOT physical (responsible for DOT renewal)

Physical Demands:

• Lift/carry 25 or more pounds, climb, twist, bend, stoop, squat to floor level including throughout trailer.
• Reach overhead to grasp materials
• Prolonged sitting -- driving
• Must be able to pass random and required Drug and Alcohol Tests

At Venturous Truck Tops, we help drivers get the most out of their trucks through innovative, high-quality accessories and exceptional customer service. Guided by our values of customer centricity, innovation, ethics, responsibility, and skill, we are committed to delivering outstanding products and experiences. We foster a collaborative, growth-oriented workplace where talented individuals can build rewarding careers while making a difference for our customers every day.

Company Description

At Venturous Truck Tops, we help drivers get the most out of their trucks through innovative, high-quality accessories and exceptional customer service. Guided by our values of customer centricity, innovation, ethics, responsibility, and skill, we are committed to delivering outstanding products and experiences. We foster a collaborative, growth-oriented workplace where talented individuals can build rewarding careers while making a difference for our customers every day.