Short Haul Driver

What You'll Do:


* Operate a Class A commercial vehicle (tractor trailer) to making pick-ups and deliveries at various local warehouses and customer locations.

This is a local, home daily position.


* Schedule is generally Tuesday - Saturday, earning $32.06 per hour, weekly pay, and many benefits such as health, vision, dental, 401K, 15 paid time off (PTO) days, quarterly safety bonuses and more.


* This position does require touching freight for one customer (pulling pallets onto the dock) and does require driving in New York City boroughs (except Manhattan).


* Maintain all appropriate paperwork, such as bills of lading and invoices.


* Strictly adhere to all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations including daily trip logs, pre- and post-trip vehicle and equipment inspections, and hours of service.

What Experience You Need:


* A valid and current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in the state of residence, and 2 years' CDL A experience.


* No conviction for driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs within the past five (5) years.


* No more than four (4) moving violations in the past 36 months, and no more than two (2) moving violations in the previous 12 months.


* No preventable accidents involving a fatality, bodily injuries treated away from the scene, or disabling damage to a motor vehicle within three years.


* No violations for reckless driving, speeding 15 MPH over the speed limit, lane changes, or texting/handheld device use while driving.

No conviction for a "serious or disqualifying traffic violation" within the last three (3) years as described in FMCSR parts 382, 391, 392 and 397).

Knowledge & Employment Standards:


* Successful passing of Department of Transportation (DOT) background screen, pre-employment drug test, and other required physical and medical examinations.


* Demonstrated ability to enter and exit truck as well as hook and unhook trailering equipment.


* Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal and customer service communication skills sufficient to read and interpret road maps and road signs and partner with customers and other co-workers.


* Demonstrated mathematical skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals sufficient to complete required papers and documents.


* Demonstrated possession and application of reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, and speaking skills necessary to interact and respond to customers, co-workers, and management staff effectively.


* Demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems in a fast-paced environment where deadlines and scopes may change regularly while maintaining accuracy.


* Drivers may be subject to conditions and other stresses and fatigue related to driving a motor vehicle on crowded streets and highways in various weather conditions.


* Demonstrated ability to self-start with little or no direc...