CDL-A Dry Van Truck Driver

Company Driver | Dry Van Location: St Paul, MN Company: Terminal Transport, Inc. Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Route Type: otr, regional Start Date: ASAP About the Position We have an opportunity available for a regional class A driver that will work Monday through Friday. It will be paid by the mile and will require the employee to drive a 10-speed tractor with a short sleeper bunk within the full guidelines of the FMCSA. We have no gimmicks to offer you, we're just expanding our fleet with customer freight. We have the things that you need to be successful and we make no apologies for that. We don't use driver numbers here, we never will; you have a name and we use it We have a competitive pay structure, no shell games like other carriers Health, Dental, Life and 401K available after 90 days to company drivers We have lots of miles every month, all year around. The employee must be willing to drive hard, but legal We utilize electronic logs; the driver will be expected to use it properly and to its maximum extent allowed by FMCSA. We run legal and no exceptions will be tolerated Trucks are pre-planned a day or two ahead of time for the most part. Safety, Efficiency, Canadian Border, Hazmat and Mileage bonuses are available that total $5000 annually We have very low driver turnover, well below the industry average, that should tell you something Late model tractors, as well as no trailers that are over 10 years old. Tractors that are assigned to you, with no slip seating Out on Monday morning, home on Friday night, home holidays and every weekend with one week of vacation after one year We have had a dedicated customer base since 1964 Tolls, Lumper Fee's and Scales are all paid for by the company 65% of our freight is drop/hook and very little touching Requirements Essential Functions: Receive and follow dispatch orders and communicate daily when working Pre and Post trip inspect all vehicles with no shortcuts taken Hook up to the correct trailer as directed by dispatch Drive vehicle on specified route observing DOT and Terminal Transport safe driving rules and regulations Communicate with dispatch as directed, even when at home to receive dispatch information Sleep in the sleeper bunk during all overnight breaks Arrive at all appointments on time and assist in loading and unloading as assigned Backhaul product or return to domicile locations as directed Communicate with Terminal Transport for direction on breakdowns, accidents, product spills, emergencies, delays and all other problems that will affect customer service Fuel vehicle as needed at approved locations Prepare trip reports and DOT logs correctly, neatly and accurately every day Be responsible for cash advances from the company by obtaining receipts for all expenses Participate in the Terminal Transport safety program as directed Comply with all DOT and FMCSR regulations Physical and Mental Requirements: Always demonstrate sound judgment in operation of the vehicle Work 60 -70 hours per week, within federal guidelines, including nights away from home Pull, twist, bend, and lift 75 pounds to shoulder height as required to perform essential functions Have the ability to climb in and out of the tractor and into the trailer for all inspections as required Sit for up to 11 hours per day Drive vehicle and load/unload in extreme winter and summer temperatures and all conditions Communicate, read, understand, and write neatly as required to perform essential functions Communicate with the office as well as customers in a professional way at all times