Daimler Truck Long Haul Team Driver -Test Fleet

Inside the Role

Daimler Truck Test Fleet is a Sleeper Team/Long-haul fleet operation that transports critical freight between Portland OR, Texas and North Carolina (Drop and Hook) to support the supply chain that keeps our Truck Plants running. This is a sleeper fleet, 2 drivers per truck, transporting expedited material. Test Fleet also facilities DTNA Engineering in testing and customer experience feedback to help make our products best in class.

Looking for experienced long-haul drivers of Class A vehicles, with sleeper team/long-haul experience, familiarity and skills with winter driving, and a strong sense of comradery and teamwork.

This is a Teamsters Local 81 position. The driver will partner with a sleeper team driver in the Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) Test Fleet to support our Truck Manufacturing Plants and Consolidation Centers. This position will start out as a Casual driver, with further opportunity to expand into the Test Fleet full-time.

Potential for Success
· Long-Term Job Security Opportunity
· Helping to Develop Tomorrow’s Trucks with Engineering
· Aid Marketing by Helping to Drive Brand & Technology Awareness
· Cultivation of the Digital Future of Trucking

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a salary up to $105,000 USD per year 

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience  

Days off: Long weekends and “off-weeks” after 5 long-haul runs, generous holiday and vacation pay, and predictable time off around Christmas/New Years. Pension ($10/Hour). 100% medical premium employer paid

What You Drive at DTNA

• Maintain strong partnership with sleeper team partner and fleet.
• Fill out pre/post trip inspections, trip paperwork, and Electronic Driver Logs
• Safely and reliably, drive a Class A Freightliner or Western Star between Portland, OR, NC (Charlotte/Gastonia/Gaffney), and TX (Laredo/Del Rio).
• Problem solve: Work your contacts within fleet, cross-docks, and maintenance providers when challenges occur.
• Review, read, and understand Manifests and Bill of Ladings.
• Identify potentially hazardous situations.
• Maneuver truck and trailer in tight areas.
• Understand and adhere to DOT & Governmental rules and regulations relevant to over the road transportation.
• Use experience and best judgement to make smart field decisions about route changes and other variables to get the job done.
• Communicate effectively with fleet support team to ensure proper tracking of loads, and health of our routes/equipment.
• Take pride in our fleet, and our brand, capturing customer experience on the road for engineering to use to improve our vehicles.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• 5 Years of Long Haul Class A-CDL “Team” Driving experience required.
• 5 Years of Sleeper Class A-CDL “Sleeper Team” Driving experience required.
• Winter Driving experience required.
• Understanding of driver regulations and Hours of Service required.
• Clear history of accidents required.
• An attached resume is required.
• High school diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Class A- CDL required.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• 5 Years of Sleeper Class A-CDL Team Driving experience preferred.
• Hazardous Material Certified preferred (with ability of obtaining within the three month)

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Onsite

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.

Salary : $105,000