Experienced CDL-A Truck Drivers

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

CTS Trucking is seeking an experienced Truck Driver with a minimum of 5 years of professional commercial truck driving experience. This position is responsible for safely operating commercial trucks, transporting freight, completing scheduled pickups and deliveries, maintaining transportation documentation, and ensuring compliance with company safety policies and applicable transportation regulations.

This role works closely with the dispatch team, customers, warehouses, shipping facilities, and transportation partners to ensure safe, efficient, and timely freight transportation while maintaining professional service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate company-assigned commercial trucks to transport freight between ports, terminals, warehouses, customer facilities, and other designated locations.
• Perform scheduled freight pickups, deliveries, container movements, and transportation assignments according to dispatch instructions.
• Follow assigned routes, delivery schedules, customer requirements, and transportation instructions to ensure timely and accurate service.
• Conduct required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, including checking tires, brakes, lights, fluids, safety equipment, and overall vehicle condition.
• Safely connect and disconnect trailers, inspect equipment, and verify that cargo is properly secured before transportation.
• Coordinate with dispatch regarding assigned loads, pickup and delivery appointments, shipment status, traffic delays, and operational issues.
• Handle shipping and delivery documentation, including bills of lading (BOL), proof of delivery (POD), delivery orders, inspection reports, and transportation records.
• Verify freight information, container numbers, seal numbers, pickup instructions, and delivery details to ensure shipment accuracy.
• Coordinate with warehouse personnel, port terminals, shipping facilities, and customers during loading, unloading, container pickup, and delivery activities.
• Monitor vehicle condition and report mechanical issues, equipment damage, safety concerns, and maintenance requirements promptly.
• Maintain accurate driver logs, electronic logging device (ELD) records, mileage reports, inspection records, and other required documentation.
• Follow applicable Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), hours-of-service (HOS), and commercial vehicle safety regulations.
• Practice safe driving techniques, comply with traffic laws, and maintain professional conduct while representing the company.
• Report accidents, incidents, cargo damage, delivery discrepancies, and transportation delays immediately according to company procedures.
• Maintain assigned trucks, trailers, and equipment in a clean, safe, and operational condition.
• Assist with transportation coordination, operational improvements, and other assigned duties consistent with driver qualifications and safety requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of professional commercial truck driving experience.
• Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) appropriate for the assigned vehicle; Class A CDL required for Class A combination-vehicle assignments.
• Must meet applicable DOT and FMCSA driver qualification, medical certification, and commercial driving requirements.
• Must have a driving record that meets company safety standards and applicable insurance requirements.
• Strong knowledge of commercial truck operations, transportation safety procedures, vehicle inspections, and cargo securement requirements.
• Experience transporting freight, containers, or trailers between ports, warehouses, distribution centers, and customer facilities is preferred.
• Experience with container transportation, drayage operations, port terminals, and intermodal trucking is preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic logging devices (ELD), GPS navigation, transportation documentation, and driver communication systems.
• Working knowledge of applicable DOT regulations, FMCSA requirements, hours-of-service (HOS) regulations, and commercial vehicle operating procedures.
• Ability to perform required vehicle inspections, safely operate commercial vehicles, and identify potential equipment or safety issues.
• Ability to safely perform the essential physical functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, problem-solving abilities, professional communication, and reliability.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with dispatchers, warehouse personnel, customers, and transportation partners.
• Willingness to work assigned schedules and comply with company transportation, attendance, and safety policies.

Required Skills

• Commercial truck driving, freight transportation, and safe vehicle operation.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) qualifications and applicable DOT and FMCSA compliance.
• Tractor-trailer operation, trailer connections, equipment inspections, and cargo securement.
• Freight pickup, delivery coordination, container transportation, and warehouse operations.
• Pre-trip and post-trip inspections, basic vehicle maintenance awareness, and equipment safety.
• Electronic logging devices (ELD), GPS navigation, driver logs, and hours-of-service compliance.
• Transportation documentation, including BOL, POD, delivery orders, and inspection records.
• Route planning, schedule management, on-time delivery, and communication with dispatch.
• Accident prevention, defensive driving, hazard identification, and transportation safety.
• Time management, reliability, customer service, teamwork, problem-solving, and communication.