What are the responsibilities and job description for the OTR Driver position at landofrost?
Job Summary: To operate commercial motor
vehicle to transport freight in interstate or intrastate commerce between
terminals and relay stations or from home terminal to distant point(s) and
return.
Team drivers earn $0.39, after
90 days probation .3475 per mile
Single drivers earn $0.60, after 90
days probation .555 per mile
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
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Inspect vehicle and required parts and accessories to determine
safe operating condition prior to departure
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Check shipping papers to determine nature of load and any special
hazards, and check load itself and methods of securing it
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Operate vehicle in compliance with company rules and all
applicable state and federal regulations, and in accordance with accepted
principles of safe driving
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Deliver freight to consignees
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Pick up freight as required
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Load and unload freight as required
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Collect freight charges as instructed
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Perform other related work as required
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The brakes of highway trucks shall be set and wheel chocks placed
under the rear wheels to prevent the trucks from rolling while they are boarded
with powered industrial trucks.
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Report all accidents, incidents of equipment damage involving
driver or company equipment
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Maintain trip records as required
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Maintain for compliance with state and federal regulations
including driver’s logs, records of fuel purchases, mileage records, etc.
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Proper use and care of all equipment assigned to him/her for the
performance of his/her duties.
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Reports promptly any delays that will affect pick up or delivery
appointments.
Job Requirements:
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Class A CDL
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2-years of OTR driving experience
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Verifiable Previous 5-years Employment History
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Clean MVR
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DOT Qualifications
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Complete a required DOT physical
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Driver must be able to sit for extended periods of time in a truck
tractor.
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Driver must be able to walk, bend, reach, push, pull, stoop,
squat, and climb, as necessary, to perform vehicle inspections.
