Over The Road Company driver

Job Description

Job Description

The Over-the-Road Company Driver transports dry van and mixed freight safely and efficiently using sleeper-cab and trailer equipment. This role follows dispatch-dependent routes with weekly home time, coordinates customer deliveries, maintains accurate electronic records, and communicates with fleet, transportation, and operations managers.

Responsibilities

• Drive long-haul routes according to dispatch instructions and planned schedules.
• Transport dry van and mixed freight safely and securely.
• Operate automatic- and manual-transmission trucks with sleeper-cab trailers.
• Plan and navigate routes while coordinating customer deliveries.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and follow required safety procedures.
• Secure loads and maintain compliance with hours-of-service regulations.
• Complete delivery documentation and electronic paperwork accurately.
• Communicate with fleet, transportation, and operations managers regarding route and delivery status.
• Perform basic roadside troubleshooting when needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of commercial truck-driving experience.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Knowledge of electronic logging devices and hours-of-service regulations.
• Experience with cargo securement, route navigation, and vehicle inspections.
• Understanding of safety compliance requirements.
• Strong communication skills.

Gardner Metal Recycling is a family owned and operated recycling facility based in Austin, Texas. We take pride in the work that we do because it is good for the environment and the economy.

Company Description

Gardner Metal Recycling is a family owned and operated recycling facility based in Austin, Texas. We take pride in the work that we do because it is good for the environment and the economy.