Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate fleet trucks and trailers to transport various freight over short and long distances.
• Ensure that all operations related to your transport are compliant with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Perform routine inspection and manage preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refer repairs to inhouse maintenance team.
• Work with dispatch team to optimize routes and loads while maintaining appropriate paperwork and records require under applicable industry, state, and federal guidelines, regulations, and laws.
• Alone or with assistance, hook and unhook trailers, secure freight, tarp, and un-tarp freight depending on the type of trailer.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • Valid Commercial Driver's License / CDL (unless applying as a student)
  • Acceptable MVR/Motor Vehicle Record for Class A vehicles
  • One-year previous tractor/trailer driving experience (unless applying as a Student Driver)
  • Meet all standards (medical, safety, etc.) required by the DOT/Department of Transportation

• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • Knowledge of all applicable DOT/Department of Transportation Regulations and Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
  • Ability to navigate with flexibility in a changing business environment.
  • Ability to travel overnight frequently as required

• Core Competencies:
  • Strong communication and learning skills
  • The ability to perform independently and on schedule
  • A friendly disposition and the ability to work well with other
  • An entrepreneurial spirit and the willingness to strive for the team

• Training:
  • Orientation and onboarding
  • Paid driver training at an accredited CDL school
  • Paid on-the-job training with a current fleet driver after student graduation

• Support
  • 24/7 dispatch network
  • Accessible management
  • Paid training opportunities
  • Company technology
  • In-house technicians for scheduled maintenance
  • A nationwide network of fuel and roadside service
  • In-cab telemetrics

• Compensation
  • A strong competitive per mile wage with performance and safety bonuses
  • Full benefits: health, vision, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, short-term disability, 401k
  • Wellness benefits including smoking cessation and flex spending accounts

• Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Please refer to the general office physical demands checklist for more information regarding the working conditions and physical requirements for this job.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

Stoughton Trucking and Stoughton Logistics are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity of our employees, customers, and communities. We believe this increases creativity and innovation, drives business growth, and enables engaged and thriving teams. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued, and respected.

Affirmative Action Employer/EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran

Benefits

We are proud to offer a top-tier benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, prescription drug coverage, paid parental leave, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO), 401K, and career development opportunities.