CDL-A OTR Truck Driver

Job Info

• Job Location: Atlanta, GA
• Route Type: OTR
• Type of Assignment: Flex
• Transmission Type: Automatic

Job Requirements

• CDL Class: CDL A
• Experience: 2+ years
• Handling: Automated Loading/Unloading

Additional Information

Job Title: CDL A Truck Driver Located In Atlanta, Georgia

Job Overview:  As a CDL A Truck Driver, you will be responsible for transporting goods and materials across various routes in a safe and timely manner. You will operate large commercial vehicles such as semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, or flatbeds, ensuring compliance with traffic laws, safety regulations, and company policies. The role may involve long hours on the road, both local and over-the-road (OTR).

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive Commercial Vehicles:  Safely operate vehicles requiring a CDL A license (semi-truck, tractor-trailer, etc.).
• Route Management:  Plan and follow efficient routes, ensuring timely deliveries while adhering to all traffic regulations and company guidelines.
• Cargo Handling:  Load and unload freight, (no touch freight) secure the cargo, and ensure proper weight distribution.
• Vehicle Maintenance:  Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle, ensuring it is in good working order, and report any mechanical issues.
• Safety Compliance:  Follow all state and federal transportation regulations, including those related to safety, inspections, and hours of service.
• Customer Service:  Interact with clients and customers, ensuring goods are delivered as per their requirements and maintaining a professional image.
• Documentation:  Maintain accurate records of hours worked, mileage, deliveries, and other required paperwork.

Qualifications:

• License:  Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Experience:  Prior 2 years experience driving commercial vehicles, with a clean driving record, is required.
• Physical Requirements:  Ability to drive long hours.
• Skills:  Strong attention to detail, communication, and time-management skills.
• Endurance:  Ability to stay focused and alert during long hours of driving, often over long distances or in varying weather conditions.
• Education:  High school diploma or equivalent.

Desired Skills:

• Safety Focus:  Knowledge of safety protocols and defensive driving techniques.
• Adaptability:  Ability to manage different types of cargo and delivery situations.
• Customer Service Skills:  Ability to interact politely with customers and address issues professionally.

Work Environment:

• Work Schedule:  May include long hours, night shifts, weekends, and occasional holidays.
• Travel:  The position often involves travel across multiple states, and depending on the job, overnight stays may be required.

This job can be physically demanding but offers the opportunity to work independently and travel, with the added benefit of job stability in the logistics and transportation industry.

Pay:

You will be payed bi-weekly.

Anywhere from $5,000-$6,000 monthly.

Looking forward to adding you to one team!