Job Title: Linehaul Driver
Department: Linehaul
Reports To: Linehaul Operations Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Compensation: 0.80 ¢ per mile (mileage split between team)
Location: Grand Prairie, Dallas TX
SUMMARY: Daylight Transport is hiring company Team Drivers for Over the Road lanes. With Daylight Transport the eligible candidates will benefit from top-of-the-line benefits, generous rate per mile, safety incentives, and ultimately a flexible schedule. Daylight is proud to offer eligible candidates a flexible work schedule and the ability to earn competitive rates.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Key requirements
- CDL-A teams for long-haul/cross country freight.
- Drive upwards of 5,000 miles per week.
- Must be at least 23 years of age.
- Must possess a valid CDL-A license.
- Hazmat Endorsement preferred.
- Successfully passed a DOT pre-employment physical and drug test.
- No pending-conviction or conviction for DUI or DWI.
- Must have acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) based in hiring standards: in the last three (3) years no more than a combination of three of the following:
o Moving violations
o At-fault accidents
Key Responsibilities
•Ensure timely and safe delivery while adhering to all traffic, safety, and DOT regulations.
- Perform routine pre/post trip inspections and report issues immediately.
- Utilize global positioning systems (GPS) and other equipment to navigate routes efficiently.
- Communicate efficiently and effectively with dispatch.
Benefits Specific to the Job
•Safety Incentives.
•Layover Pay.
•Added stop pay.
•Co-driver referral bonus.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school Diploma/GED required. Must have two (2) years current, verifiable OTR Tractor-Trailer driving experience. CDL-A required. Hazmat Endorsement preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to speak, read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals pursuant to Title 49CFR §391.11. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to listen, follow up, pay attention to detail, and accomplish desired results verbally and/or in written form to appropriately document issues.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as receipts, miles, and have an understanding of basic mathematics.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required Ability to sit for extended periods. Ability to lift and move heavy objects (up to 70lbs weight). Good vision and hearing capabilities both during day and nighttime. Employees would be expected to also use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Daylight Transport is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $0.80 per mile
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Supplemental pay types:
- Extra stop pay
- Layover pay
- Safety bonus
Trucking driver type:
- Company driver
- Team driver
Trucking home time:
Trucking route:
Application Question(s):
- How many years of OTR experience do you have?
- This is an OTR sleeper position that requires Team driving are you ok with this?
- Do you have a qualified co-driver?
- Do you live near Dallas, Texas?
- This position requires you to be out 5+ days at a time, does this work for you?
License/Certification:
Work Location: On the road