Driving for Tidewater Transit is more than just a job. It’s a rewarding career path with opportunities for growth and advancement! Our best drivers can work their way up to earn the ranking of Top Gun trainers, who oversee the full training of new drivers and ensure they have the knowledge and skills to operate on the road safely.

As a family-owned and operated company, we care about you and your safety. We are leading the industry in safe driving and reward our safe drivers with a quarterly cash bonus program.

Apply today to join our growing team!

CHARACTERISTICS OF A STRONG CANDIDATE

Detail-Oriented

Problem-Solver

Organized

Adaptable

Respectful

BENEFITS

Drivers earn an average $78,000, are paid weekly and get a $25 / overnight

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

401k and Profit Sharing

Flexible Spending Account

Vacation Pay

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Quality Equipment

Paid Training

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least 23 years old (Required)

Possess Only One CDL, Issued in the State of Residence (Required)

One Year Over The Road Experience Under a DOT Certified Carrier (Required)

Possess a Tanker Endorsement (Required)

Possess a HazMat Endorsement (Preferred)

Ability to Obtain Additional Necessary Endorsements to Perform the Duties

Must Supply a 10-Year Work History

Able to Verify the Past Three Years of Employment

Pass a DOT Physical and Drug Screen

Be Eligible for a Transportation Worker’s Identification Card (TWIC) or Passport

Possess a DOT Medical Certification With No Waivers

Ability to Read, Write, and Speak the English Language (Required)

No More Than One Moving Violation in the Past 3 Years (CMV)

No More Than One Preventable Accident in the Past 3 Years

No Alcohol or Drug-Related Convictions in the Last 7 Years

No Alcohol or Drug-Related Convictions or Violations While Operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle

No Violent Felony Convictions

Must Be Able to Pass a Respirator or Pulmonary Function Test, If Necessary

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure that commodities are loaded, transported, and delivered in accordance with the Tidewater Transit Drivers Operating Procedures and all pertinent regulations.

Verify all information for transport of commodity on paperwork assigned by dispatcher is accurate and correct.

Ensure that the transport can be done in accordance with all regulations.

Check equipment to ensure that it is proper and clean for the type of commodity to be transported and for safe operation.

Load the commodity in accordance with instructions from the Tidewater Transit Operating Procedures.

Transport the commodity in accordance with all company, local, and federal regulations.

Unload the commodity in accordance with instructions from the Tidewater Transit Operating Procedures.

Ensure copies of TWT Quality Assurance Brief and a Delivery receipt form are in possession prior to departing for load pick up.

Pre-trip inspection of equipment is accomplished in accordance with Tidewater Transit Operating Procedures. Ensure that the tractor and trailer number are the same as dispatch.

During transport, the driver must obey all local, state, and federal regulations, including weight, speed, hours of service, and maintenance of log and vehicle.

Off-load commodity is in accordance with Tidewater Transit Operating Procedures with special emphasis to ensure TWT Quality Assurance Brief is completed prior to off-loading.

Turn in all paperwork when the trip is complete.

ROUTE

Dedicated

Regional

ABOUT TIDEWATER TRANSIT

Family-owned and operated since 1949, Tidewater Transit has been leading the industry in liquid and dry bulk transportation.

We have been nationally recognized for our commitment to safety and product stewardship by the National Tank Truck Carriers Association and the Commercial Carrier Journal.

Last updated : 2024-06-25