OTR CDL

OTR CDL

Job Category: Logistics

Full-Time

Location: Lowell, AR, USA

Description

As a driver for Central States, you can expect good pay, excellent equipment and weekends at home with the family. We carefully schedule routes so there is less down time and more road time earning income. By joining the Central States fleet, you'll become an employee owner and the face of a company you can be proud of to our customers.

So, who are we looking for? People who "Own It" – Commitment to the customer, the company, and each other: You are customer-focused with an eye for detail. You are reliable. People who "Can Do" – Our Attitude: You are an innovative thinker pursuing continuous improvement. You embrace teamwork. You want to positively make an impact and open to change. People who "Act in Love" – Treats others with humility, respect, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control. You enjoy giving back to your community. We take great pride in the communities we live in, so we give back with our time and talents. Each year you can take paid time off to support a cause close to your heart.

Summary: This position is the face of our company and is expected to demonstrate our company values and mission statement at all times. Safety is the first priority to ensure we promote the home safe every time culture. This position is responsible for maintaining and operating company commercial vehicles in accordance with company and government regulations. The second priority is ensuring product is delivered to the customer on time, accurately, and without damage. This position is required to develop a working relationship with the customer that includes open communication of expected delivery times and problem resolution. As a driver for CSMI, the employee owner will be required to work alone and self-manage their activities. This position also requires strong problem-solving skills, proper management of DOT regulations, and a strong drive for exceptional customer service.

Core Functions:

• Inspects truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during, and after trips and submits written/electronic report on the condition of the truck at the end of each trip or tour of duty.
• Maintains appearance of truck inside the cab at all times and outside when conditions permit.
• Applies knowledge of commercial driving and skills in maneuvering vehicle at varying speeds in difficult situations, such as heavy traffic, inclement weather or in tight loading dock areas.
• Promptly reports any delays due to breakdowns, weather, traffic conditions, or other emergencies, or in the event of irregularities relating to pick up or delivery of cargo.
• Reports all accidents involving driver or company equipment according to company policies.
• Professional represents the company and the trucking industry through responsible driving.
• Meets all Federal and State requirements for certification and licensing including current FMCSA medical certification, meets the requirements set forth by Section 391.41, or meets the company requirements for operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle with Class A CDL.
• Has satisfactory, verifiable experience and/or appropriate training in the transportation of freight.
• Must be able to travel within the company guidelines to all points within the United States.
• Meets all company requirements as outlined in the driver safety handbook.
• Completes any and all other tasks assigned by management for which the employee is qualified and physically able to perform, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Key Measures of Success:

• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations with the mental ability to handle receipts and read maps, road signs, logs, etc.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, and inspection and maintenance.
• Availability for short notice scheduling to accommodate freight movements.
• Consistently exhibits and displays the company's values of "Own It. Can Do. Act in Love."
• Own It – Commitment to customer, company, and each other.
• Can Do – Team Player, Open to Change, & Pursuing continuous improvement.
• Act in Love – Treating others with humility, respectfulness, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control.

Education & Experience: Minimum Required:

• Has a valid license to operate a motor vehicle.
• 21 years of age or older

Physical Demands & Work Environment: Requires the ability to spend at least 3 or 4 hours standing and short periods of the day walking on surfaces such as concrete, wood, or metal. Be able to hook/unhook various vehicle combinations, manually lower and raise landing gear, operate the fifth wheel release lever, climb into and out of vehicles, fuel vehicles, and check engine oil and coolant levels. The work is primarily sedentary. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud and in a non-temperature-controlled environment. While performing the core function of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and stand. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform core functions.

Travel 100%

Benefits Offered: At Central States, we are an ESOP. That means each one of our employees is an owner of the company and receives an allocation of stock every year. This allows all our employees to share in the wealth and success of the company. We also offer:

• 401K – We match up to 4%
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Holiday pay
• Vacation pay
• Mental health resources
• Healthcare coordinators
• Life insurance
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Profit-Sharing bonus
• Performance based merit increases
• Education assistance available – Up to $5,250 each year

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.