CDL-A Dry Van Truck Driver in Des Moines, IA

Company Driver | Dry Van
Location: Des Moines, IA
Company: Terminal Transport, Inc.
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Route Type: OTR, regional
Start Date: ASAP

This role involves operating a dry van truck on regional routes from Des Moines, IA. You will provide timely delivery, maintain safe driving practices, and keep vehicle condition.

• Our recruiter has a CDL and over 30 years’ experience as a driver, dispatcher, planner and safety director.
• Our CSA scores are strong.
• We hire experienced, professional drivers with above‑average performance and safety records.
• We are expanding, with new trucks and trailers.
• Health, Dental, Life and 401K available after 90 days. Example: a 40‑year‑old driver pays $85/month for health insurance.
• Benefits expanding in spring 2017 to include more options.
• Average 11,000 to 13,000 miles per month, even during winter.
• Safety, performance, efficiency, Canadian border, hazmat and mileage bonuses totaling over $5,000 per year.
• Low driver turnover; tractors 2015‑2016, trailers under 10 years.
• Dedicated customer base since 1964; 80% freight in Midwest, 65% drop/hook, 98% no‑touch.

You must have had less than 3 jobs in the last 3 years, at least 12 months OTR experience in the last 3 years, with no major accidents or violations in the last 5 years.

Essential Functions

• Receive and follow dispatch orders and communicate daily when working
• Pre and Post trip inspect all vehicles with no shortcuts taken
• Hook up to the correct trailer as directed by dispatch
• Drive vehicle on specified route observing DOT and Terminal Transport safe driving rules and regulations
• Communicate with dispatch as directed, even when at home to receive dispatch information
• Sleep in the sleeper bunk during all overnight breaks
• Arrive at all appointments on time and assist in loading and unloading as assigned
• Backhaul product or return to domicile locations as directed
• Communicate with Terminal Transport for direction on breakdowns, accidents, product spills, emergencies, delays and all other problems that will affect customer service
• Fuel the vehicle as needed at approved locations
• Prepare trip reports and DOT logs correctly, neatly and accurately every day
• Be responsible for cash advances from the company by obtaining receipts for all expenses
• Participate in the Terminal Transport safety program as directed
• Comply with all DOT and FMCSR regulations

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Always demonstrate sound judgment in the operation of the vehicle
• Work 60
  -70 hours per week, within federal guidelines, including nights away from home
• Pull, twist, bend, and lift 75 pounds to shoulder height as required to perform essential functions
• Have the ability to climb in and out of the tractor and into the trailer for all inspections as required
• Sit for up to 11 hours per day
• Drive vehicle and load/unload in extreme winter and summer temperatures and all conditions
• Communicate, read, understand, and write neatly as required to perform all essential functions
• Communicate with the office as well as customers in a professional way at all times