CDL-A Driver

Walpole, Inc. is a family-owned and operated transportation business that provides multiple services. Our fleet consists of late-model Kenworth tractors and multiple types of custom trailers. The variety of our fleet gives us the ability to offer our drivers access to consistent freight and miles for local, regional, and over-the-road opportunities. 

We are currently seeking experienced CDL-A Drivers for the local Tampa area. If you're looking for a career opportunity with stability and a steady workload, apply using the link below.  

Compensation:   

• Drivers have the potential to earn up to $90,000+/year
• Shift differentials pay – Night and Weekend Shifts Premium Incentives

Supplemental Pay:   

• Sign-on bonus of $2,000 to company drivers .
• Safety/Quarterly Bonus
• Paid Orientation and Training
• Weekend Incentive Pay
• Holiday Pay
• Longevity Pay and Bonuses

Home Time, Route, and Schedule:  

• Local drivers must live within 30 miles, no more than 60 minutes away from the Tampa Terminal, for local lanes
• Schedules are 5 days on and 2 days off – the option to work a 6th day is available upon request to dispatch
• Multiple shifts available, day and night positions
• Dedicated Accounts/ Lanes and Flexible Scheduling permitting a 365, 24/7 operation

Why do drivers choose Walpole, Inc.?  

• Consistent weekly pay
• Consistent freight and lanes
• Essential infrastructure not impacted by government shutdowns or COVID- 19
• Mobility – drivers cross-train on multiple equipment types and products
• Onsite & in-field safety support
• Maintenance shop, truck wash, and parking are available onsite at the Tampa terminal
• After-hours dispatch support and assistance are available
• Open door policy
• Career Development, On-the-Job Training
• Spare equipment is available in the event of a breakdown or scheduled preventative maintenance

• Work/ Life Balance
• Monthly/ Quarterly Driver Recognition
• Company provided uniforms and PPE
• Paid Vacations
• Health, Dental, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and 401K Retirement

Equipment:  

• Fleet consists of late-model Kenworth tractors, and multiple custom trailer types, including (pneumatic, dual haul, insulated sulphur tank, liquid tank, and hopper)

Qualifications:   

• Class A CDL license
• 2 years of driving experience preferred; 12 months minimum required
• Must pass a DOT physical and drug screen
• Must pass a road test
• No positive drug screens and no refusals, ever
• No felony convictions involving a commercial vehicle in a lifetime
• No non-CMV felony convictions within the last 5 years
• No DUI/DWI within the last ten (10) years

Essential Functions and Job Expectations:

• Comply with all employer and customer on-site procedures
• Maintain and adhere to all DOT and OSHA certifications as required to drive a CDL truck transporting Hazmat and Non-Hazardous materials
• Always demonstrate safe work and risk management practices; communicate, enforce, and report all safety and security issues or incidents
• Utilize uniforms and PPE appropriately and follow driving rules and laws

Physical Demand and Weather Conditions:   

• Lift and carry moderately heavy materials, supplies, and equipment 25-50lbs; continued walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing
• Work is performed outdoors with exposure to elements in an industrial environment

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