Local Driver

Western Transport, Inc. is a locally owned and operated, Idaho Falls refrigerated, trucking company. We are currently hiring Local, Regional, AND Over the Road truck drivers! We have been in business since 1963 and believe that our greatest asset is our people. We offer competitive pay, 401(k). Our medical and dental benefits are affordable and competitive. We also offer paid vacation, pet, and rider policies and much more.

Local Drivers

Our Local Drivers safely pick up and deliver refrigerated freight in the Idaho Falls area. This position requires that you be flexible to go to Eastern Idaho, Western Wyoming, Northern Utah, and Southern Montana. Local drivers will be home most nights. We ask for a minimum of 2 years driving experience for this position. Work time varies, up to 40 hours per week.

All Drivers

All drivers have personalized, friendly dispatch. Our in-house shop maintains your late model equipment and our safety department prides itself in having the safest drivers on the road. Must have a valid CDL A and DOT Med Card. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing following DOT guidelines. Must be able to lift, push, and pull 50 lbs.

Fill out an application on our website: www.westerntransportinc.com/career-opportunities/ or give us a call at 208.529.9327 ext. 3, option 1. Become a Local, Regional, or OTR truck Driver! We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Duties

· Drivers and dispatch plan what day and time that the driver is to report to the terminal. Dispatch determines the trip, load, and customer(s) to be serviced.

· Driver determines the number of hours and distance he/she will cover for the day based on many variables: hours of service available, miles to cover, dispatch plans, weather, road conditions, and delivery schedules.

· Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspection of tractor and trailer.

· Driver makes a daily call to dispatch to report location, hours worked the previous day, and load temps.

· Driver follows predetermined route provided by dispatch.

· Driver monitors truck, trailer, and cargo conditions throughout trip. He/she determines when to fuel and when and where to shut down for the day based on the trip plan. Breaks, meals, and fueling stops are planned and log entries are updated throughout the day. Any irregularities are reported to dispatch.

· Upon returning to the terminal, the driver refuels his/her tractor and trailer and parks in the appropriate location. Driver completes the Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).

· Driver reports to dispatch, returns trip envelope to accounting, and informs the shop of any equipment concerns.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: DOEQ

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Passenger ride along program
• Pet rider program

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $37,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Fuel card
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Passenger ride along program
• Pet rider program
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Trucking Driver Type:

• Solo driver

Trucking Route:

• Local

Work Location: In person

Salary : $37,000