Line Haul Truck Driver

Our trucking company is looking for a Line Haul Truck Driver to join our team. You will drive a predetermined delivery route, which allows for a almost set schedule. This route is ideal for someone with OTR trucking experience who wants to get home at night. Applicants must have a Class A CDL Operate tractor-trailer combination, including doubles (and triples, where applicable) and/or straight trucks

Line Haul Truck Driver Duties and Responsibilities

* Drive predetermined delivery route
* Make deliveries on schedule
* Inspect the vehicle for maintenance issues
* Maintain truck log
* Communicate with the manager, dispatchers, and other drivers

*POSITION OVERVIEW:*

Pick up and deliver pre-loaded freight between Service Centers

*ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:*
1. Operate tractor-trailer combination, including doubles (and triples, where applicable) and/or straight trucks
2. Perform daily DOT pre-trip and safety inspections on equipment
3. Hook/unhook trailers and converter dollies to/from a tractor and/or trailer
4. Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack and hand truck
5. Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, including but not limited to: pallets, straps and rope
6. Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary
7. Verify and complete required documentation and reports
8. Comply with hazardous material regulations and procedures
9. Collect and maintain required documentation
10. Follow dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch as required, including but not limited to: delays, arrivals and equipment problems
11. Communicate with manager and work closely with management team
12. Demonstrate internal and external customer service
13. May be required to perform chaining of vehicle tires
14. May be required to perform job duties of a road driver or a dock employee where operationally necessary
15. Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
16. Perform other duties as required

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

*QUALIFICATIONS:*

* Must possess a class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with double/triple endorsement. Automatic transmission CDL restriction allowed.
* Must possess one (1) year experience within most recent three (3) years or successful completion of required Freight Driver Development Course
* Must possess acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) based on hiring standards
* Must meet all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulatory requirements under section 391 of the Federal Motor Carrier (FMC) regulations
* Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator
* Basic written and verbal communication skills (documentation, communication with peers, supervisors, etc.)
* Ability to lift/carry up to 100 pounds several times a week.
* Ability to sit for extended periods of time, bend, twist, squat, climb in and out of truck
* Ability to follow instructions and complete required training
* Ability to work independently and/or as a team member

*WORKING CONDITIONS:*

* Drive throughout shift on all types of roads and in all types of weather
* Exposure to noise and vibration
* Exposure to dust and diesel fumes
* Exposure to hazardous materials shipped and packaged under DOT regulations
* Hours may vary due to operational need

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $0.63 - $0.68 per mile

Benefits:
* Cell phone reimbursement
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid orientation
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:
* Great Falls, MT 59404 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* Great Falls, MT 59404: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person