CDL A Dedicated OTR Driver - GARFIELD - NJ

Become part of an elite driving force!

You can make a difference in the medical field, get home up to 3 times a week, and home every weekend. Our drivers deliver to hospitals, surgery centers or anywhere medical equipment is needed. Get great benefits and a management staff that is dedicated to caring for our customers and their drivers. Our drivers operate 2025 Kenworth's that is equipped with refrigerators, inverters and generators to keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter without the loud noise of an idling truck.

About the Position

The Dedicated OTR (Regional) Driver CDL A operates tractor/trailer or straight truck equipment in accordance with all DOT regulations to transport product safely and legally from the Distribution Centers, and their Vendor's to their final destination. This position may be assigned to business units that require White Glove service that goes beyond standard shipping methods.

Pay and Bonuses

• $29.00 per hour
• Time and a half after 40 hrs and double time after 60 hrs
• $5,000 sign-on bonus

Functions

• Operates tractor/trailer or straight truck equipment in accordance with all DOT regulations to transport product safely and legally from the Distribution Centers to the Vendor's destination.

• Operates the tractor/trailer to ensure that the product is delivered in a timely manner.

• Understands the utilization of secure devices and straps, and monitors freight for secure devices and straps to ensure products are delivered to their final destination undamaged and in their original condition.

• Required to follow company policy, participate in required trainings and keep truck clean.

• Maintains driver's daily logs, trip reports and other documents as required.

• Responsible for performing a full pre-trip and post-trip inspections on tractor-trailer.

• Immediately reports all instances of damaged product to the Transportation Supervisor/Manager.

• Provide White Glove service at every delivery.

• Communicates any delivery issues up line to the Transportation Supervisor/Manager

• Keeps equipment fueled, tidy, and in compliance with inspection requirements.

• Accountable for all assigned tools and equipment.

• Maintain professional conduct and attitude towards other motorists who share the highway.

• Conform to all DOT and OSHA regulations and state laws.

• Perform any other reasonable request as directed by management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of tractor trailer Class A driving experience

• Class A CDL required

• Meets FMCSA and company requirements

• Pass Background and Drug Screening.

• Clean driving record

Competencies

• Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

• Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

• Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Situational Adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Travel Requirements

• This position is expected to travel approximately 75% or greater.

• A passport is not required, but recommended.