Over The Road Truck Driver

Job Details

Division: Vulcraft Alabama

Location: Fort Payne, AL, United States


Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

Basic Job Functions:

The role of a driver is to safely transport steel joist, deck, steel coils, other steel products, wood and other freight bearing general classifications to specified points of delivery. Drivers must maintain accurate driver Elogs and/or records to comply with all local, state and federal DOT laws and regulations, and follow all company policies. A Driver must have the ability to contribute effectively in a team environment. A driver is expected to drive at variable times, day and night under varying schedules with little or no notice. Loads must be inspected and legally secured for safe transport. Driver must verify accuracy of each load against paperwork.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 25 years old
• 3 years verifiable CMV experience
• Class A CDL
• No more than 3 moving violations in the past 3 years (or 2 serious violations in the last 3 years)
• No more than 2 preventable accidents in the past 2 years
• No prior DUI convictions in a CMV ever, or within the last 10 years in a personal vehicle
• No violation of operating a CMV after being placed OOS
• Must pass all DOT driving and drug screen tests and FCE
• No prior positive or refusal DOT drug and /or alcohol tests
• Must pass DOT physical exam, and be able to meet physical demands of job
• Must live within 40 miles of Fort Payne, AL.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Flatbed and oversize load experience
• Joist, deck, or steel coil hauling experience
• Able to obtain Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vets - and a drug - free workplace