OTR Driver

Description

An OTR (Over the Road) Driver (both Tour and Freight) is responsible for the safe handling and physical movement of our equipment and cargo to and from our customers’ dock/location as well as various freight carriers. OTR Drivers / Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) operators drive both interstate and intrastate and are responsible for adhering to all local, state, and federal laws established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

The OTR Driver drives tractor and trailer combination units (including truck, van, flatbed, lowboy, or other specialized trailers).

• Legally meet or exceed our customers’ service expectations
• Operates commercial equipment that requires CDL and non-CDL training and licensing to transport assigned shipments safely and efficiently
• Meet all federal, local, and state laws regarding the legal movement of our equipment (including insurance, permits, licenses, and other regulations)
• Ensure timely and proper documentation and communication of pre/post trips, ELD compliance, manifests, bill of ladings, weight tickets, and other associated local paperwork, as applicable
• Review and report required equipment maintenance
• Report all service failures or delays to their supervisor
• Report all traffic violations and/or arrests immediately to their supervisor and the Safety Department
• Report all accidents, spills or property damage, regardless of extent of damage or injury immediately to their supervisor and the Safety Department
• Report all road hazards observed enroute
• Performs inspections of vehicles as required by policy, local, state and federal law to ensure vehicles are in safe operating condition and have ample quantities of fuel, oil and water
• Make delivery or pickup of equipment and cargo/freight enroute, obtaining signed receipts while collecting and signing for freight as instructed
• Secures load and ensure equipment/cargo is properly secured/restrained
• Timely communication with internal personnel regarding shipments
• Maintain exemplary professionalism and tact when dealing with internal and external Customers either on the phone or in person
• Work with manager and co-workers, other stations, and customers to resolve issues in an efficient and timely manner
• Continually look to recommend better processes
• Keep vehicle clean and in proper working condition
• Appear at all times wearing clean and presentable clothing complete with high visibility safety wear (as assigned) including steel toed shoes/boots, as applicable. OTR drivers must practice good personal hygiene projecting an image of quality and professionalism
• Assist in training new drivers
• Observe and practice applicable TSA policies
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent education and experience
• Minimum 25 years of age
• 3+ years of Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) driving experience in the equipment assigned to operate
• Licensed with a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) in good standing, with no restrictions
• Satisfy all FMCSA/DOT requirements
• Holds a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), a current and clean Medical Examiners Certificate (ME Cert), and fulfills all Driver requirements
• Physically qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle as required by Title 49, CFR, 391.41 and company policy
• Drivers must follow local, state, and federal laws governed by the FMCSA when transporting goods for intrastate and interstate commerce
• Mechanical aptitude;
  Ability to conduct minor repairs on the road
• Working knowledge of how to load and safely secure various cargo types
• Ability to read and understand transportation documents/labels
• Competency in verbal and written English to ensure safety with the public, respond to official inquiries, and understand traffic signs and signals

• Attention to detail
• Compliance and safety mindset
• Highly motivated team player with an outgoing and positive work attitude
• Strong work ethic with a persistence in pursuit of objectives
• Understanding and responsive to situations that require a sense of urgency
• Consistent in follow-up and follow-through
• Credible with a high level of personal integrity
• Loyal and dedicated to the success of…